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AB 635

Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program: Attorney General.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Ahrens and 4 co-sponsors

California bill creates Attorney General-administered legal protection program for mobilehome residents to combat displacement and enforce residency law compliance statewide.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 2.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 635

Legislative bill overview

AB 635 establishes a Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program administered by the California Attorney General to provide legal assistance and enforcement support for mobilehome residents facing displacement or violations of their residency rights. The bill aims to strengthen protections for vulnerable residents living in mobilehome parks by centralizing enforcement and providing resources through the state's chief legal officer.

Why is this important

Mobilehome residents often face unique vulnerabilities due to lot-lease arrangements where they own their home but rent the land, creating power imbalances with park owners. Rising evictions and displacement in California's mobilehome communities—where residents are often seniors, lower-income families, and communities of color—have prompted state intervention to protect this population from predatory practices and ensure compliance with existing residency laws.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resource allocation: The bill's fiscal impact on the Attorney General's office and whether dedicated funding is sufficient to meaningfully serve mobilehome residents across the state
  • Scope of authority: Questions about whether the Attorney General's involvement duplicates existing legal aid services or creates overlapping jurisdictions with local agencies and courts
  • Implementation timeline: Concerns about how quickly the program can be operationalized and whether it will meaningfully reduce displacement while the bill moves through the judicial committee process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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