Failure to Provide Running Water in Mobile Home Park

Mobile homes offer an alternative living arrangement compared to a standard house or apartment building. Nevertheless, residents at a mobile home park have the right to live in a clean and safe environment, with basic necessities like clean, running water.

Who is responsible for utilities at a trailer park is a complex matter, as many of these communities comprise of residents that only rent the land. In other words, they own the mobile home or trailer, but the park owner is the landlord of the lot on which their home is situated. Alternatively, there are trailer parks where the tenant rents both the home and the lot, which is more in line with a traditional landlord / tenant relationship.

So, how do these dynamics affect who is responsible for disruptions to basic needs and services at a mobile home park? In some cases, a trailer park owner’s failure to provide running water gives the resident the right to file a lawsuit for monetary damages. For more information on your rights and legal options, contact our team of mobile home park negligence attorneys 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Tenant’s Right to Have Running Water

All tenants in California have the right to running water that is clean, meaning it is not discolored, full of sediments, or contaminated with toxic chemicals. Of course, there are unforeseeable emergencies and the need for major plumbing repairs that will require a shut-off of the water supply. But residents are generally warned in these cases and given a timeframe of when services will be restored.

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for the water to be shut off at a mobile home park due to a lack of maintenance and repairs, failing to pay the water bill, and other acts of negligence by the owner or the management company. These entities are responsible for the water system that’s used by residents and making sure that repairs are done in a timely manner to prevent the problem from getting worse.

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Problems with the Water Supply at a Mobile Home Park

A mobile home park’s water system can be affected by various issues that restrict your access to clean, running water. Common examples of water supply issues at trailer park include:

• Water being turned off by the city because of non-payment or weather conditions

• Pipes with cracks or excessive rust, leading to chemicals, fertilizer, sewage, and other contaminants getting into the water

• Water containing lead and bacteria, thereby requiring people to boil water prior to drinking / using

• Water that is brown or discolored

• Tenant’s unit does not have access to a well or water main

Are you are living in a mobile home park and are unable to access running water in your trailer? Are you continually finding that the water coming out of your tap is unusable due to sediments, chemicals, and other substances? If so, reach out and talk to a member of our legal team. We have expert knowledge of the laws governing your rights, along with the skills and resources to win your case.

Premises Liability Claims against Mobile Home Parks

A trailer park that does not provide tenants with immediate and easy access to running water is likely to have other problems that cause you harm and suffering. After all, one type of negligence is often indicative of a property owner’s failure to maintain reasonably safe conditions throughout the community. With that in mind, it’s possible that you or your family member will have an accident on the premises. This can give rise to a premises liability claim, where you can sue for negligence that leads to accidents, such as:

• Slip and falls

• Trip and falls

• Roof or ceiling collapse

• Hit by a falling object

• Auto accident

• Electric shock incidents

• Defective appliance / product injuries

People can also be injured or left with life-long psychological trauma if they become the victims of assault and battery or sexual assault at a mobile home park. If lack of security is the reason you were targeted by a criminal, you can also file a lawsuit under the concept of premises liability.

To qualify for a premises liability claim, you must show that the hazard responsible for your injuries was known to the owner. Or it was something they would have had knowledge of, had they met a reasonable standard of inspections, repairs, and maintenance on the property. Because the cause of your accident was not resolved by the owner or management, you suffered bodily injury and emotional distress.

Taking Legal Action against the Property Owner

To go ahead with a lawsuit for no running water, you would have to show that the mobile home park owner was notified of the problem, which is why it’s important to send them a complaint in writing. If they are taking too long to fix the problem, or outright refuse to do so, you can move forward with a civil claim.

For example, if the landlord is continually putting off repairs, you could file a claim for reimbursement of your rent, relocation / moving costs, property loss, and other applicable damages. Because water supply issues affect the entire mobile home park, other tenants may be interested in filing a lawsuit as well. Quite possibly, you may want to file a class action lawsuit for negligence by the owner of a trailer park, rather than pursuing a claim on your own.

In order to make an informed decision, you need advice from a lawyer that specializes in landlord obligations and tenant’s rights cases. You will find such experts here at Normandie Law Firm, so don’t hesitate to call us at your earliest opportunity.

Your Rights as a Mobile Home Park Resident Who is Denied Running Water

Though filing a legal action will get you results in the long run, what can you do in the meantime, when you are still without water, or a reasonably clean supply of water?

You have the right to withhold rent payments until the issue is rectified, – unless it’s a situation that is clearly out of the owner’s hands (natural disaster, for example). Your rights in this situation are based on the owner’s breach of the implied warranty of habitability, which involve various housing codes and requirements for landlords.

Alternatively, you may choose to pay for the needed repairs and seek reimbursement for the associated costs. But making repairs to the water system can be extremely expensive, so perhaps the better option is to break the lease and move away due to the fact that you are not provided with reasonable living conditions.

Before you take any sort of action in response to a mobile home park’s negligence, make sure to contact our law firm to ensure that you are doing what’s best for you and your loved ones.

Why You Should Hire a Mobile Home Park Attorney

Lawsuits are tedious and complex endeavors, and there may be ways to settle your dispute without litigation. Unfortunately, negligent mobile home park owners tend to dig in their heels and ignore repeated complaints from tenants. Legal advice is crucial to anyone who is denied running water. Thus, it is highly recommended that you contact a lawyer with experience in suing for unsafe or unsanitary living conditions at a mobile home park.

The attorneys of Normandie will take the time to answer your questions and explain the legal process to you, step by step. If you decide to go ahead with a compensation claim, you don’t need to worry about a single thing, as we will take care of the paperwork, gathering evidence, and negotiating a fair settlement on your behalf. If it turns out that going to court is the best option, you can count on us to present a solid case on your behalf and show the jury how you were victimized by the defendant.

Contact Our Law Firm

Here are Normandie, we understand that many renters live in alternative housing situations, and as a result, they are often taken advantage of by unscrupulous owners and management companies. That’s why we are proud to stand with the victims of unacceptable living conditions at a mobile home park.

Our attorneys are more than ready to fight for your interest and secure the compensation you deserve. We want to protect your finances during this time, so we do not charge you anything upfront. Instead, you agree that we will receive a percentage of the recovered funds. If you do not receive compensation, you pay us $0 under the Zero Fee Guarantee.

To discuss your rights as a mobile home park resident without running water, contact Normandie Law Firm today.

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