All rights Reserved. She recently received the 2018 Journalistic Integrity award from the CACJ. Judge: Ross, Roger. Replacing a laundry room or a lamp post may be expensive, but usually those rent increases will be temporary until the improvement has been paid off. Government El Grupo Comunitario has stood up for the rights and dignity of the families in Shady Lakes and has refused to let a corporate out-of-town landlord bully them and force them out of their homes., Full complaint filed with Superior Court of California available at: https://tinyurl.com/shadylakes. Merrifield has been an expert witness in several cases where property owners requested increases for properties in cities that have mobile home rent control ordinances. Payment received by Donna Braxton in the amount of $435.00. Members of El Grupo Comunitario own their homes and have lived in the park for years or decades renting the space where their home is located. e.preventDefault(); All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Harmony Communities. Action Type: Summons - Civil; Judge: Ross, Roger. Negative reviews EVERYWHERE. The reality is the land is worth much more than operating an RV Park for affordable housing. The Rancho Santa Fe Association board last week said it would not move forward in joining a lawsuit or filing its own legal action. Yet this group of four supervisors choked and did not have the political will when they had the tool and the chance to require housing the average North County resident could afford, Arsivaud said. Harmony chooses the color residents can paint their houses, the material, color, and height of their fences, and where air conditioners can be installed. Shady Lakes LLC purchased the property for $3.1 million, according to documents filed with the Fresno County Recorders Office. West. DocketPayment received by Donna Braxton in the amount of $435.00. The new rules dont take this into consideration, one resident noted, adding They are also on a fixed Social Security income. However, a month before closing, I was told by the lender, ******************, that I failed to disclose I owed the **** which was false. 2022-09-06, Fresno County Superior Courts | Other | Company officials said they have spent more than $250,000 over the past nine months, making improvements, including upgrading the sewer treatment plant, roofs, lighting in common areas and renovations to the laundry room. Through a network of regional offices and cross-cutting programs, CRLA provides legal services to tens of thousands of low-income California residents annually. Repairs and maintenance are usually baked into budgets. 6653 Embarcadero Drive, Ste C Stockton, CA 95219. The Bee interviewed nine residents, all of whom said theyve been hit with significant rent increases by the new owners. Use the search options below or click a state in the map below to view communities. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! Measures included including a third travel lane for the entirety of Country Club Drive, fuel modification zones on site and ignition resistant construction. Retired Corporate Headquarters: 838 West Hastings Street, Suite 300 | Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6 | 604-669-2663 She said the management has also raised prices on other services, such as for renting parking spaces at the parks exterior boundary. Notice of Case Assignment and Scheduling Information. She previously worked for the Phnom Penh Post in Cambodia and the Las Vegas Review-Journal in Nevada. The Valiano and Harmony Grove Village South projects represent the worst of all worlds: freeways to sprawl that enrich the clever ones while the public and the planet bear the cost. Thompson described the $200 monthly increase as brutal.. Its discrimination against us, the 38-year-old father said in Spanish. With 42 communities and over 10,000 sites across North America, we have what you're looking for! Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and The City of San Rafael has not allowed the park to raise rents fast enough to keep up with inflation which is at an all-time high.. In late 2020, Harmony Communities made water and trash utilities payments separate. Robert T. Waters in Department 11B. Harmony Communities spokesperson Heywood Jablom issued the following statement: Shady Lakes has completed close $1,000,000 in repairs and upgrades to the park over the last 4 years, including water and sewer systems upgrades as well as numerous road and lighting repairs. 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Park of San Rafael are pushing back against a slate of rent hikes by the management. Our residents include retirees as well as hardworking families, and it is our honor to serve them by building and maintaining safe, affordable communities. 41017Petition027264b; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, 41017Statemen03bc915; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, 41017Verified00eca3a; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations, 03/28/2022: 3/28/22 Amended Petition Filed, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - Proof of Service of Electronic Service, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Proposed Order, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Memorandum of Points & Authorities, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Ex Parte for Order to Quash, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Amended Document Filed, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Amended Statement HRG 2/24/2022, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Notice of Hearing HRG 2/24/2022, DocketList filed; Comment: Petitioner's Index of Exhibits in Support of Amended Petition for Rules Injunction, DocketAmended Document Filed; Comment: Verified Amended Petition for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations Under California Civil Code 798.88 and Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs Under California Civil Code 798.85, DocketPetition for; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Cancel Reason: Court Order, DocketEx Parte Hearing; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:29 AM; Result: Heard, FinancialFinancial info for Rocha, Phillip: Fee Waiver $60.00, FinancialFinancial info for Rocha, Phillip: Transaction Assessment $60.00, DocketProof of Service; Comment: RE: Electronic Service of Ex-Parte & Supporting Documents, DocketOrder Received for Signature; Comment: PENDING REVIEW @ 2/22/2022 HEARING Forwarded to Dept: 404 Order for: Quashing Service of Summons, DocketDeclaration Filed; Comment: RE: of Ephraim Camacho, DocketEx parte Filed; Comment: For An Order Quashing Service of Summons Re: Petitioners Verified Petition For Permanent Injunction and Award For Attorney Fees And Costs, DocketOrder Granting Waiver of Court Fees and Cost Signed; Comment: By Deputy Clerk, FinancialFinancial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: EFile Payment Receipt # WEB-2021-17987 Harmony Communities, Inc. $225.00, FinancialFinancial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: Transaction Assessment $225.00, FinancialFinancial: Harmony Communities, Inc.; Total Financial Assessment $365.00; Total Payments and Credits $365.00, DocketStatement filed; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, DocketList filed; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, DocketPetition filed; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations, Fresno County Superior Courts | Other | $0.00. Properties owned/managed throughout California and Oregon, Approximate number of residents living in a Harmony Community, Harmony Communities - All Rights Reserved |. Water bills range anywhere from $50 to $200, Thompson said. | Pacific Publishing Group, Inc. Kerrie Merrifield, a forensic certified public accountant and owner of Axiom Forensics in Los Angeles, said its hard to imagine even a 32% increase in rent the original increase after the acquisition. If you are able to, please support the Rancho Santa Fe Review today. 2020-08-06, Fresno County Superior Courts | Personal Injury | Business Profile Harmony Communities, Inc. Property Management Contact Information 6653 Embarcadero Dr Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 Visit Website (209) 932-8747 Customer Complaints 1 complaints. They didn't even spend 2 seconds trying to keep us as customers. (209) 932-8747 Harmony Communities Profile and History Based in Stockton, California, Harmony Communities owns and operates thirty premier manufactured home communities in California and Oregon, and sees tiny homes as both an affordable and functional solution to California's housing crisis. Since most residents own their own homes, costs are largely fixed for property owners, Merrifield said. Water bills range anywhere from $50 to $200, Thompson said. What will change? The city and the residents say otherwise. Some family members have gone out to work in the fields to make up for added costs. After adding new utility fees that had been parceled out and another increase, in some cases rent had climbed over 100% since 2019. He insists the changes being made are necessary to prevent another tragedy at the park. Notice of Case Assignment / Scheduling Information, Notice of Reassignment of Judicial Officer (RW), Cases involving other labor matters not classified elsewhere, 790, 1750, 1790, 2750, 2790, 3750, 3790, 4790. The eviction notices state that residents may lose their home if they are evicted. Hearing Result: Vacated Judge: Waters, Robert T.. Case status updated to Disposed. Download Notice of Reassignment of Judicial Officer (RW) Additionally, residents said the company refuses to provide any documents in Spanish, which their attorneys says is required by law, according to the lawsuit. Many of the 60 families at Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park near Chestnut and Lincoln avenues have lived there for well over a decade, drawn by the lower cost of living. But Thompson says Harmony Communities is also known for raising rates. DocketComplaint Unlimited Civil (over $25,000) filed by Braxton, Donna. At the time the lawsuit was filed, shortly after Harmony Communities had purchased the property, rent had increased 32%. if(e.which === 123){ A spokesman for Harmony. The company quickly proved the Golden Hills residents' fears correct, applying 50-percent rent increases and issuing a 12-page single-spaced list of new park rules. BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. Hearing regarding: Case Management Conference , set for 05/04/2021 at 8:30 AM before Hon. Thompson described the rules as impermissible, and said the management company issued notices to residents in violation of those rules. Family of man killed in Trail's End Mobile Home Park fire files wrongful death lawsuit, Trails End takeover: City of Fresno now controls conditions at mobile home park, Fresno woman involved in mobile home fire calling for change. The lawsuit was . Attorneys representing them on that are working hard with, you know, community partners and the County of Fresno to try and obtain funding to help residents purchase the park in a way that can bring the rent down, Thompson said. With their approvals of Harmony Grove Village South and Valiano, the supervisors stated the critical need for more housing in the county. Jacqueline Arsivaud, chair of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council, argued that neither project will provide affordable housing. There are 14 claims on the complaint, including accusations of retaliation against members of the community association and to maintain a water treatment system on the premises. The builder, Harmony Homes, refused to return the $5000.00 ******* money. Action Type: Complaint Unlimited Civil (over $25,000); Judge: Ross, Roger. The community suffered two destructive fires in April and June of 2021. Agriculture This site only contains archived content. For example, we have no way of knowing which residents are involvedtheir attorney has not divulged this informationso any claims of retaliation are simply not true.. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Now there's a plan to the sell Trails End to property company Harmony Communities. There are programs that help mobile home residents secure financing. DocketHearing regarding: Case Management Conference , set for 05/04/2021 at 8:30 AM before Hon. Receipt number 597503. And a notice given to a resident at Shady Lakes in January shows that rent will rise to $628 starting this April, a 72 percent increase over the past few years. "I thought it was a mobile home park.". One concern Thompson has is that Fresnos rent control ordinance has not been tested in courts. According to a release, the lawsuit is being filed to protect public safety, defend the integrity of the Countys General Plan and demand supervisors get serious about affordable housing.. As of late January, developers filed 26 applications to build 8,642 new homes under California's three-decade-old builder's remedy provision, setting aside 1,795 of those as low-income units. In the deposition process, it came out that the rent increase is part of Harmony Communities business practice to bring the property up to market rates, said Thompson. The Central Valley Regional Water Board cited the park owners for 31 violations over their waste discharge requirements, according to the lawsuit. Snowfall reaches 15 feet in some areas of Yosemite National Park, At least 36 dead, 66 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Neighbors help each other during power outage in Madera County. Many of the residents have received notices requesting their gates be left unlocked at all times, and have had personnel with the company enter their private property and take photos of everything around their house, Thompson said. Judge: Ross, Roger. The rent increase from 3 years ago was larger than normal, in order to bring the rents closer in line with market rents, and allow the park to continue operations. Its insanity, this notion of being able to increase the rent just obscene in my opinion, Mason said. We do this by identifying existing, high potential properties ripe for investment, upgrade, beautification and expansion. "So many people are using their exteriors as almost a junk yard and that is a fire danger," he said. The only good thing is they are willing to give us our money back to leave the contract. All Rights Reserved. While Harmony increased rent, they failed to fix an issue with the on-site wastewater system, forcing residents to pay higher rent while suffering with the overwhelming smell of sewage. Action Type: First Paper Unlimited Civil (amount over $25,000); Judge: Ross, Roger. Judge: Waters, Robert T.. DocketRequest for Dismissal - Entire Action as to Donna Braxton, Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation, Matthew Davies Entered. Roger Ross in Department 11B. Why is this public record being published online? Proof of Service of Summons as to Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation served on 11/16/2020 by Substituted Service. Roger Ross in Department 11B. Non-Profit 2019-12-17. They are still facing rent. The suits allege that the drug is defective and unreasonably dangerous and was not adequately labeled to warn both patients and doctors of its risks. Summons issued and filed. Your questions and concerns are important to us. 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