Reporter
May 2011
Features and Columns
Editor’s Letter
By Rebekah Spencer
Page 5
Counsel’s Corner – Colony Cove Properties v. City of
Carson
By Sheila S. Dey
Page 9
Snapshot – Solar Powered Homes: Shining a Light on
Savings
By Janece Herrington
Page 13
Capitol Update – WMA Sponsored Bill Moves
Forward
By Catherine Borg
Page 17
WMA Legislative Bill Chart
Page 19
Attention Parkowners Who Rent Homes
Page 22
Dealing with Resident Code Violations
By Paul T. Jensen, Attorney at Law
Page 39
Regional Focus – Oceanside Residents Show Their True
Colors
By Julie Paule
Page 43
Death of a Resident: What You Need to Know
By Douglas K. Schreiber & Tamara Cross, Esq.
Page 45
Serious Violation – Changes that Affect You
By Jan Beaver
Page 49
Medical Marijuana Users Have Limited Legal Rights on
Mobilehome Park Premises
By Joseph W. Carroll & Andrew J. Amara
Page 51
Resident Profile – Cleora Robb Galt
Page 55
Now Playing: Movies in Your Manufactured Housing
Community
Page 57
Commission Opens Rulemaking into Transfer of
Master-Metered Systems
By Edward G. Poole
Page 59
Membership
An Open Letter to Non Members
By Sheila S. Dey
Page 7
WMA Membership: A Valuable Asset
By Keith Casenhiser
Page 23
Value for Every Dollar
By Fran Hirsch
Page 25
WMA Member Spotlight – Larz McAdoo
Page 31