For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. The Consumer Price Index All-items Western region for all urban consumers as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.
IN-PLACE TRANSFER. The transfer of the ownership of a mobilehome with the mobilehome remaining on the mobilehome lot following the transfer.
LANDLORD. A mobilehome park owner, mobilehome owner, lessor or sublessor who receives or is entitled to receive rent for the use and occupancy of any rental unit or portion thereof, and the agent, representative or successor of any of the foregoing.
MOBILEHOME. A structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to contain not more than one dwelling unit, to be used with or without a foundation system.
MOBILEHOME PARK. Any area or tract of land where two or more mobilehome lots are rented or leased, or held out for rent or lease, to accommodate mobilehomes used for human habitation for permanent, as opposed to transient, occupancy.
RENT. Any consideration, including any bonus, benefit or gratuity, demanded or received by a landlord for or in connection with the use or occupancy, including housing services, of a rental unit or in connection with the assignment of a lease or in connection with subleasing of the rental unit. RENT shall not include utility charges for charges for sub-metered gas and electricity. RENT shall not include charges for water, refuse disposal, sewer service, and/or other services which are provided and charged to mobilehome residents solely on a cost pass-through basis. RENT shall not include any amount paid for the use and occupancy of a mobilehome unit (as opposed to amounts paid for the use and occupancy of a mobilehome space.)
RENT INCREASE. Any rent demanded of or paid by a mobilehome owner or mobilehome tenant in excess of rent paid for the rental unit immediately prior to such demand or payment. RENT INCREASE includes any reduction in the services provided to a mobilehome resident or transfer of the cost without a corresponding reduction in the moneys demanded for or paid as rent.
RENTAL AGREEMENT. A written agreement between a landlord and a mobilehome owner or mobilehome tenant for the use and occupancy of a rental unit to the exclusion of others.
RENTAL UNIT. A mobilehome or mobilehome lot, located in a mobilehome park in the City of Citrus Heights which is offered or available for rent. RENTAL UNIT includes the land, with or without
a mobilehome, and appurtenant buildings thereto and all housing services, privileges and facilities supplied in connection with the use or occupancy of the mobilehome or mobilehome lot.
SERVICE REDUCTION. A decrease or diminution in the basic service level provided by the park since July, 2008 including, but not limited to services the park owner is required to provide pursuant to:
(1) California Civil Code §§ 1941.1 and 1941.2.
(2) The Mobilehome Residency Law, California Civil Code §§ 798 et seq.
(3) The Mobilehome Parks Act, Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 18200 et seq.
(4) The landlord's implied warranty of habitability.
(5) An express or implied agreement between the landlord and the resident.
(Ord. 2008-015, passed 10-27-08)