Petaluma residents receive eviction notices from mobile home park

More than 70 residents of Little Woods Mobile Home Villa in Petaluma, California, are facing eviction notices. The residents have been told they must vacate within 12 months as the park's owners plan to close it. Many residents are worried about where they will go. Residents like Tony Altamirano and Angie Cruz expressed their sadness at having to leave their homes of many years. Cruz shared that the park is home to many vulnerable families, including migrants, single parents, seniors, and those with disabilities. The news has caused anxiety among the residents, particularly those with children. The owners of the mobile home park, Harmony Communities, claim that new city regulations have made it impossible to operate. They argue that rising costs and rent control laws are making it unfeasible to maintain the park. In a statement, Harmony Communities proposed changes to allow for market-rate rent increases to help keep mobile home parks open. Petaluma city officials are questioning the legality of the eviction notices. City Attorney Eric Danly stated that the park owners have not followed proper legal procedures and emphasized the need for more information regarding compensation for residents relocating. As residents await further clarification, many are hopeful for a resolution. Cruz insists they will continue to fight for their homes and seek a better outcome.