a).  Lots are rented on a month-to-month basis, a 12-month lease, or a lease of less than 12 months.  Rental agreements may be terminated by the resident or by management by giving at least 60 days notice in writing.  The leased premises shall be used exclusively for homeowners residing in the mobile home and may not be subleased or used for commercial purposes.

b). Rents are due and payable in advance on the first day of each month. There will be a $25 late fee if the rent has not been paid in full by the sixth of the month.

c). Any annual rent increases that occur will be determined by Hacienda management.  All residents will be notified in writing 90 days prior to the effective date of any change in the rent amount as is required by the California Civil Code.

d). Utilities are individually metered at your space and billed at the end of each month at the rate adopted by the California Public Utilities Commission.

a). Guests under the age of 45 may visit for a maximum of 30 days in any 12 month period.

b). Guests need to be registered in the office for safety and emergency purposes.

c). Guests may use the recreational facilities only when accompanied by a resident.

d). Residents must inform their guests of our park rules and are responsible for their compliance with these rules.

a). The clubhouse, billiard room, Hacienda rooms, shuffleboard courts and swimming pool are for the exclusive use of residents and their guests. Specific rules are posted for their use.  Residents must accompany their guests in the common areas.

b).  All guests must be under the supervision of a resident in the common areas at all times.

c).  When using the swimming pool, all swimmers must shower before entering the pool as stipulated by the State Board of Health.  No glass containers, beverages or food may be consumed on the lower pool deck for safety and sanitary reasons.  Persons of any age in diapers are not allowed in the pool. There is no lifeguard on duty.  Residents and their guests use the swimming pool at their own risk.  For everyone’s safety, there is no running, jumping, or rough play in, around, or into the pool.

d). The billiard room and pool tables are reserved for residents and their guests over 14 years of age. All guests must be accompanied by their resident host. No food is allowed in the Game Room.

e). All residents may attend any clubhouse activity, even those hosted by other residents. The Hacienda House living room may be reserved for a private gathering.

f). No intoxicating drinks are permitted in the common areas at any time.

g). There is no age restriction for guests of residents in the Shuffleboard courts. However, unaccompanied guests or guests misusing the courts and/or equipment will be asked to leave.

a).  Any construction outside the mobile home must comply with city and state requirements and have approval from management before work commences.   This includes, but is not limited to, awnings, sheds, patios, porches, cabanas, wind breaks, fences, electrical or plumbing installations and exterior painting.  A permit from the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) may be required.  Approval from Park management will be required.

b).  Hacienda Mobilehome Park is a 50 AMP park.

i).  All new air-conditioners must have office approval before purchase and installation to ensure that they are compatible with the Park’s electrical capabilities.

      ii).  Electric stoves, ovens and clothes dryers are not permitted, as they are not compatible with the Park’s electrical capabilities.

c).  If you choose not to have cable TV, your television antenna should be located at the back half of your home.  Small, 18” satellite dishes are permitted, but should be located in an unobtrusive location.  Please check with the office before installation.

d).  New homes and homes built within the last ten years may be moved onto empty lots with management approval.  The maximum size of a home will be determined by the size of the lot.  Management approval is required for all homes prior to installation.

e).  A 3 foot minimum set back is required for all homes in order to comply with Title 25 of the California Civil Code as well as to allow for plants and landscaping.

f).  Awning enclosures and privacy screens on porches will be permitted provided they meet the State of California’s building codes as established by the Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD).  Written approval by Park management must be received before installation.  A list of Park policies and an application is available in the Park Office.

g).  Fences will be allowed to be installed along the back and/or sides of a lot provided they meet the State of California’s building codes as established by HCD.  A list of Park policies and an application for installation is available in the Park Office. Written approval by Park management must be received before installation.  Lot line fences are not to be removed by resident and will be maintained by Park management.

h).  Privacy panels and enclosures on carports will be allowed to be installed provided they meet the State of California’s building codes as established by HCD. A list of Park policies and an application is available in the Park Office. Written approval by Park management must be received before installation.

a).  To protect each homeowner’s investment and provide an attractive environment for all, each resident shall maintain his home in an attractive, sanitary, and structurally sound condition.  Residents shall periodically inspect their homes and paint or repair any rusted, bent or broken siding, awnings, awning posts, skirting or any other portion of the home or accessory structure in need of attention.

b).  In order to maintain high standards and ensure that all homes and spaces meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Code of California and the California Civil Code, there will be periodic inspections of all mobile homes and lots by both governmental agencies and park management.

c).  When in drought conditions, as determined by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), power washing of mobile homes will be limited to a maximum of one (1) per year for each home.

a).  One or two storage cabinets, with the total floor area not to exceed 120 square feet, may be placed near the rear of the mobile home on the carport side. If it is within three (3) feet of a lot line, it must be constructed of non-combustible materials.  A permit from the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) is not required but approval from Park management is required.

b). There shall be no other storage outside the mobile home without approval of management.  This includes, but is not limited to, washers, dryers, refrigerators, or freezers.

a).  Residents shall maintain their spaces and landscaping according to plans approved by the management.  The Hacienda’s standards for lot maintenance are for the benefit of all homeowners and include a minimum number of trees and shrubs to be planted and kept in a neat, weed-free environment. Hoses should be rolled up and out of sight whenever possible.

b).  Street trees will be trimmed by the park; all other plants are the responsibility of the resident to maintain in an attractive manner.  If a lot is not kept up to Park standards, the management reserves the right to charge residents a fee to accomplish this.

c).  No trees are to be removed or planted without management approval.

d).  Residents are requested to make arrangements for the care of their lots before leaving on vacation.

a).  No street parking is permitted.  Emergency vehicle access to each home must be maintained at all times, therefore, our streets need to be free of parked vehicles.  Exceptions will be made for commercial vehicles performing work or repairs to a resident’s mobilehome or lot.  Non-commercial vehicles parked in the street will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

b).  All residents are required to park at least two (2) cars in their own carports.  Arrangements may be made to park a third car in another parking area for an additional monthly fee.  Guest parking areas are for the exclusive use of guests.

c).  Travel trailers, boats, motorhomes, personal watercraft, recreational vehicles and campers shall be parked in the designated storage area and are not permitted in driveways or on the street. Any such vehicles not parked in the RV Storage Yard will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

a).  Applications are available in the office for the rental of a space in our R.V. area.  All spaces are rented on a first-come, first-served basis.  All R.V. spaces are reserved for the use of vehicles owned by Hacienda residents only.  All vehicles must be registered and insured in the resident’s name, and copies of the registration and insurance must be on file in the Hacienda office.  In the case of a co-ownership situation, the vehicle must be used by the resident 51% of the time.  Due to space limitations, we regret that we are unable to accommodate vehicles belonging to family members and friends of residents.

b).  The spaces are for the use of moving and operational vehicles only, not for general storage.

c). No vehicle washing or engine repairs are permitted in the R.V. area.

a).  All residents are allowed one yard sale per year and/or one move-out sale. A permit for the sale must be obtained in the office at least one week prior to the sale.

b).  Yard sales are limited to Fridays and/or Saturdays only, with one sign supplied by management in front of the clubhouse, and one or two other signs at the resident’s space.  There will be no other signs posted.

c).  The resident is responsible for cars being parked in guest parking areas whenever possible, or on only one side of the street if necessary and not blocking any driveways.  There will be no sales involving items brought in from outside of the park or of a commercial nature.

d).  No individual sales will be held on Hacienda Club Rummage Sale days.

a). A car wash area is provided near Laundry Building #2.  Cars are not to be washed, repaired or painted at individual spaces.

b). No engine cleaning or oil changing is permitted in carports, common areas or our car wash area.

a).  Any repairs that need to be made to meet our minimum park standards must be completed before the home is offered for sale.  Residents may then advertise their homes and display a sign with the approval of management.  If the home is in a significantly rundown condition or is in disrepair, the home may be required to be removed from the Park.

b). In accordance with the California Civil Code, a potential buyer must be approved for residency and have signed a rental agreement before the close of sale.   A minimum of five (5) business days will be required after the application has been submitted for notification of this approval.  Therefore, it is necessary to arrange for an interview between your potential buyer and the management well before the sale is closed. 

c).  Any new home that is to be brought into the park must be rated at 50 AMPS and must have a plot plan and floor plan submitted to park management and approved prior to the home being ordered from the dealer or manufacturer.  A three foot minimum set back is required for all new homes.

a).  Maintenance of driveways is the responsibility of each homeowner.  Because water causes asphalt to deteriorate, our streets and driveways will last much longer if they are swept instead of washed.  Residents are requested to avoid excessive watering and washing of patios and carports causing runoff onto the streets.  If a driveway needs to be washed occasionally, be sure that the water is hosed toward the back of the lot and not out into the street.  It is the responsibility of each resident to inform any hired help of this requirement.

b).  Streets are not to be washed down at any time. If there is a dirt problem not taken care of by our regular street sweeping operation, the matter should be discussed with the park management.

c).  Inoperative or unregistered vehicles are not to be stored in the Park.  These vehicles may be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

d.)  All driveways must be able to accommodate two (2) cars.

e).  No engine cleaning or oil changing is permitted in carports, common areas or our car wash area.

f).   Privacy panels and enclosures on carports will be allowed to be installed provided they meet the State of California’s building codes as established by HCD. A list of Park policies and an application is available in the Park Office. Written approval by Park management must be received before installation.

g).  Car washing is not permitted in the driveway or in front of the home.  A car wash area is provided for this purpose.

The recommended Hacienda speed limit is 10 miles per hour.  For the protection of all of our residents, especially those who enjoy walking and bicycling in the park, we ask that everyone comply with this rule.  We want to avoid the necessity for installing speed bumps.  Residents are responsible for reminding their guests, visitors, and service people of this rule.

a).  Trash pick up for the West side of the park is scheduled for Tuesday mornings; for the East side and the North street, trash will be picked up on Thursday mornings.

b).  Trash should be in dark plastic bags taken out of the trash can, tied at the top, and put in the front of the home by 9:00 am on the morning of collection.

c).  Recyclable items should be bagged separately in clear plastic bags; however, newspapers may be tied up with string.  Recyclables will be picked up on your regular trash pick-up day.

Quiet hours will be observed between 10 pm and 7 am.  Hours for construction work shall conform to the standards of the City of Placentia:  7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday.  Sundays shall be free of commercial activity and construction noise.

a).  Every home may have one indoor domesticated pet, or two pets if they are very small and have a  combined weight of no more than 25 pounds.  A pet is defined as a dog, cat, bird or aquatic animal in an aquarium.  Farm animals, rodents, animals that are dangerous, vicious, poisonous, aggressive, and exotic animals will not be allowed.

b).  The pet must be no taller than 16 inches at maturity and weigh no more than 25 pounds; (half that size if there are two pets).  If the pet is young, a veterinarian’s certification as to its expected height and weight at full adult size will be required.

c).  All pets must be registered with park management for everyone’s safety.

d).  The pet needs to have a Wellness Certification from a veterinarian, a copy of which must be on file in our office and be renewed annually.  This certification must include:

1. a statement as to the pet’s current state of health and age;
2. current inoculations and immunizations;
3. breed of animal;
4. weight and height of pet and expected size at full growth if pet is young;
5. confirmation that the pet has been neutered or spayed.

e).   According to State law, all pets must be indoor pets. No pet may be allowed to run loose in the Park.  No exterior pet housing is permitted. Tying of pets outside the mobilehome or anywhere in the Park’s common areas is prohibited.  No pet may be left outside of the mobilehome. No pet may be allowed to run loose in the Park. If an animal is found running loose it may be impounded and taken to animal control, at the Resident’s expense.  If this happens more than once, the pet will have to be removed from the Park.

f).  All pets outside of the home must be on a leash.
All pet walkers must carry a plastic bag with them to clean up in case of “accidents”.
No pet is allowed on another resident’s property.
All pets should relieve themselves in their own yards, and it should be cleaned up immediately.
Pets are not allowed around the pool, clubhouse, or in the fenced green belt.

g).  Pets will not be allowed to cause any unreasonable disturbance or harm.   If a pet causes any unreasonable disturbance, annoyance, or harm (including but not limited to, excessive growling, biting, barking, or any other unreasonable noises or damages to property), the homeowner will be asked to remove the particular pet.

h).  Feeding of stray pets or animals is prohibited.

i).  Pet owners must abide with the spirit of these pet rules and will not allow their pet to cause damage or unreasonably annoy their neighbors.