Sierra Corporate Management

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA]
Attention: Mr. Gregory Wilson, President
320 North Park Vista Street
Anaheim, California 92806-3722
Phone: 714-575-5130
Facsimile: 714-575-5139

Sent: Via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation

Re: Refund of Security Deposit

I am writing to request that Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] refund my security deposit in the amount of [Security Deposit Amount] as required under California Civil Code §798.39(b).

I am the owner of a mobile home in [Mobile Home Park Name] located at [Your Full Address]. Pursuant to California Civil Code §798.39(b), Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] is required to refund my security deposit upon written request after one full year of satisfactory residency.

If you wish to discuss this matter, I/We can be reached at the phone, email or address listed below.

Sincerely,

[Your Name(s)]
[Phone]
[Email]

Make Check Payable To: [Your Name(s)]
Mail Check To: [Street Address]
[City, State, Zip]

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Reference 1 – 2021 California MRL: Normally, when a mobilehome owner is accepted for residency in a mobilehome park and signs a rental agreement, charging first month’s rent and a 2-month security deposit are permitted. After one full year of satisfactory residency (meaning all rent and fees have been paid during that time), the resident is entitled to request a refund of the 2-month security deposit, or may request a refund at the time he or she vacates the park and sells the home. (Civil Code §798.39(b))

Reference 2 – California Civil Code §798.39(b): As to all security deposits collected on or after January 1, 1989, after the homeowner has promptly paid to the management, within five days of the date the amount is due, all of the rent, utilities, and reasonable service charges for any 12-consecutive-month period subsequent to the collection of the security deposit by the management, or upon resale of the mobilehome, whichever occurs earlier, the management shall, upon the receipt of a written request from the homeowner, refund to the homeowner the amount of the security deposit within 30 days following the end of the 12-consecutive-month period of the prompt payment or the date of the resale of the mobilehome.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA]
Attention: Mr. Gregory Wilson, President
320 North Park Vista Street
Anaheim, California 92806-3722
Phone: 714-575-5130
Facsimile: 714-575-5139

Sent: Via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation

Re: Refund of Security Deposit - Second Request

I am writing to request that Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] refund my security deposit in the amount of [Security Deposit Amount] as required under California Civil Code §798.39(b).

I am the owner of a mobile home in [Mobile Home Park Name] located at [Your Full Address]. Pursuant to California Civil Code §798.39(b), Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] is required to refund my security deposit upon written request after one full year of satisfactory residency.

As of today, [Date], I have not received my security deposit in the amount of [Security Deposit Amount] or an itemized statement. If Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] does not return my security deposit by [Date], I will proceed with a small claims action to recover the entire amount of my security deposit.

Pursuant to California Civil Code §798.86(a), Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] may also be responsible for up to $2,000 in monetary damages incurring from willfully violating the MRL by illegally withholding my security deposit. I retain the right to seek additional damages up to the amount allowed by law in a small claims proceeding.

If you wish to discuss this matter, I/We can be reached at the phone, email or address listed below.

Sincerely,

[Your Name(s)]
[Phone]
[Email]

Make Check Payable To: [Your Name(s)]
Mail Check To: [Street Address]
[City, State, Zip]

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Reference 1 – 2021 California MRL: Normally, when a mobilehome owner is accepted for residency in a mobilehome park and signs a rental agreement, charging first month’s rent and a 2-month security deposit are permitted. After one full year of satisfactory residency (meaning all rent and fees have been paid during that time), the resident is entitled to request a refund of the 2-month security deposit, or may request a refund at the time he or she vacates the park and sells the home. (Civil Code §798.39(b))

Reference 2 – California Civil Code §798.39(b): As to all security deposits collected on or after January 1, 1989, after the homeowner has promptly paid to the management, within five days of the date the amount is due, all of the rent, utilities, and reasonable service charges for any 12-consecutive-month period subsequent to the collection of the security deposit by the management, or upon resale of the mobilehome, whichever occurs earlier, the management shall, upon the receipt of a written request from the homeowner, refund to the homeowner the amount of the security deposit within 30 days following the end of the 12-consecutive-month period of the prompt payment or the date of the resale of the mobilehome.

Reference 3 – California Civil Code §798.86(a): If a homeowner or former homeowner of a park is the prevailing party in a civil action, including a small claims court action, against the management to enforce his or her rights under this chapter, the homeowner, in addition to damages afforded by law, may, in the discretion of the court, be awarded an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each willful violation of this chapter by the management.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA]
Attention: Mr. Gregory Wilson, President
320 North Park Vista Street
Anaheim, California 92806-3722
Phone: 714-575-5130
Facsimile: 714-575-5139

Sent: Via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation

Re: Refund of Security Deposit

I am writing to request that Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] refund my security deposit in the amount of [Security Deposit Amount] as required under California Civil Code §798.39(b).

I vacated the mobile home in [Mobile Home Park Name] located at [Your Full Address] on [Date and Time]. Pursuant to California Civil Code §798.39(b), Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] was required, by [Date], to refund my security deposit and/or provide an itemized statement listing any amounts as withheld.

As of today, [Date], I have not received my security deposit in the amount of [Security Deposit Amount] or an itemized statement. If Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] does not return my security deposit by [Date], I will proceed with a small claims action to recover the entire amount of my security deposit.

Pursuant to California Civil Code §798.86(a), Sierra Corporate Management [or KS DBA] may also be responsible for up to $2,000 in monetary damages incurring from willfully violating the MRL by illegally withholding my security deposit. I retain the right to seek additional damages up to the amount allowed by law in a small claims proceeding.

If you wish to discuss this matter, I/We can be reached at the phone, email or address listed below.

Sincerely,

[Your Name(s)]
[Phone]
[Email]

Make Check Payable To: [Your Name(s)]
Mail Check To: [Street Address]
[City, State, Zip]

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Reference 1 – 2021 California MRL: Normally, when a mobilehome owner is accepted for residency in a mobilehome park and signs a rental agreement, charging first month’s rent and a 2-month security deposit are permitted. After one full year of satisfactory residency (meaning all rent and fees have been paid during that time), the resident is entitled to request a refund of the 2-month security deposit, or may request a refund at the time he or she vacates the park and sells the home. (Civil Code §798.39(b))

Reference 2 – California Civil Code §798.39(b): As to all security deposits collected on or after January 1, 1989, after the homeowner has promptly paid to the management, within five days of the date the amount is due, all of the rent, utilities, and reasonable service charges for any 12-consecutive-month period subsequent to the collection of the security deposit by the management, or upon resale of the mobilehome, whichever occurs earlier, the management shall, upon the receipt of a written request from the homeowner, refund to the homeowner the amount of the security deposit within 30 days following the end of the 12-consecutive-month period of the prompt payment or the date of the resale of the mobilehome.

Reference 3 – California Civil Code §798.86(a): If a homeowner or former homeowner of a park is the prevailing party in a civil action, including a small claims court action, against the management to enforce his or her rights under this chapter, the homeowner, in addition to damages afforded by law, may, in the discretion of the court, be awarded an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each willful violation of this chapter by the management.