MHC Operating Limited Partnership v. City of San Jose

Opinion

WUNDERLICH, J,

Introduction

This consolidated appeal arises out of administrative and judicial proceedings involving San Jose’s mobilehome rent control ordinance.

The Parties: Appellants and cross-respondents are the City of San Jose and its department of parks, recreation, and neighborhood services (collectively the City). The City has enacted and administers a mobilehome rent control ordinance (the Ordinance). Respondent and cross-appellant is MHC Operating Limited Partnership (MHC). MHC owns and operates a 725-unit mobilehome park within the City known as Westwinds Manufactured Home…