Removals & Evictions

​Removing or evicting a guest from your park in California can be difficult, and in California, legislature provides ample rights to your guest and fewer rights for you, the operator/owner. The California RV Park Occupancy Law can be found under California Civil Code, Title 2, Part 2 of Division 2. Some attorneys or local law enforcement may not be familiar with RV Park Occupancy Law, and may try to use other less stringent eviction codes. However, they do not apply.

California Outdoor Hospitality Association has created the Practical Guide to the Removal & Eviction Process to help guide you through the different processes that apply to RV parks. In quick summary, all removals or evictions are based on three essential time frames of a guest.

If a guest’s length of stay is:

• less than 30 days, the guest is simply an occupant
• more than 30 days but less than 9 months, the guest solidifies tenant status
• more than 9 months, the guest has gained residency status

The legal forms provided by CalOHA should be served in accordance with the RV Park Occupancy Law. Again, with the help of Hart Kienle Pentecost  and Rudderow Law Group, CalOHA has created forms to assist you with all three types of occupancy.

Note: Proper use of these forms, when required, can save you time and protect you from potential legal problems and mistakes. The forms are for general usage only and are not a substitute for individualized documents and advice by legal professionals. Prior to using these forms, you should consult with your lawyer.