Thomsen v. City of Escondido

*887Opinion

HUFFMAN, J.

This case involves the interpretation of an initiative measure establishing mobilehome park space rent review in Escondido (Proposition K; codified in section 29-101 et seq. of the City of Escondido’s Municipal Code) (the ordinance). Escondido officials (the City) interpreted the ordinance as regulating the amount of rent this mobilehome park owner, plaintiff and respondent Bart Thomsen, could charge prospective purchasers of existing coaches in his park. Thomsen disagreed, asserting the ordinance did not limit his right to negotiate mutually agreeable rents with prospective…