Upland council restores mobile‑home rent‑review ordinance with modified transfer rule in 3–2 vote

The Upland City Council voted 3–2 on May 11 to introduce by title a restored mobile‑home rent‑review ordinance that returns long‑standing protections for residents but substitutes the revised ordinance’s transfer provision allowing larger rent adjustments at change of ownership.

City Manager Michael Blay opened the agenda item by acknowledging staff errors that led to the ordinance’s prior repeal and urging the council to correct that mistake. “I did a poor job of informing the council of all of the elements of this rescinded ordinance,” Blay said, adding, “I’m responsible for this situation we're in tonight.” His statement preceded a lengthy public comment period during which residents and park representatives urged contrasting outcomes.

Resident speakers told the council the rescission removed a promise long held by mobile‑home owners who own their homes but lease the land. “This so close to Mother's Day, look around the room. Many of the people affected by this decision are your mothers, your grandmothers, your neighbors,” said a resident…