What is the penalty if a landlord doesn't disclose that there is a lawsuit pending in a mobile home park?
Manufactured Homes August 25th, 2010I heard there was a serious penalty if a landlord of a mobile home park (Summit Park, West Hills, CA) does not disclose the fact that they are being sued by the tenants for a number of violations regarding park maintenance and safety. Who would issue such a penalty and what kind of monetary damages are we talking about?
August 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
You had better search the law books on that one. It sounds screwy, the landlord should not have to disclose legal trouble, no more then you do. This is all public information, any one concerned had every right to the information, but no, the landlord of the park does not have to proactively inform anyone. You will not find this in any law books, it is absurd.
August 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
inquire of the attorney general of that state.
August 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Yes there is a serious violation of real estate law if the owner does not DISCLOSE any known defects and this includes a lawsuit. IT IS THE OWNER’S RIGHT TO DISCLOSE EVERYTHING IN A TRANSFER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.. THIS IS REQUIRED AS PART OF THE ESCROW PROCESS–THE OWNER SHOULD ALSO DISCLOSE THAT THE BOEING FIELD LAB UP THE STREET POSES A POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD TO RESIDENTS THAT LIVE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE OWNER IS TO DISCLOSE ANYTHING THAT S/HE HAS KNOWLEDGE OF AND THIS INCLUDES ANY PENDING LITIGATION