Website: www.harmonycommunities.com Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada Size: 201 to 500 Employees Type: Company - Private Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable Competitors: Unknown Harmony Communities Reviews 2.6 0 % Recommend to a Friend 3.0 Current Employee "great company" Apr 4, 2022 - Administrative Assistant Pros hours no weekends Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, MHVillage Inc. is the nation's premier online marketplace for buying and selling manufactured homes with more than 25 million unique visitors annually. Its about whether or not theyre going to be there for one more month, said Mariah Thompson, lead attorney for the community association Grupo Comunitario de San Miguel Cuevas and staff attorney with California Rural Legal Assistance. They will do everything they need to do in order to pay the rent, Thompson said. City officials and residents at R.V. Judge: Waters, Robert T.. Request for Dismissal filed by Braxton, Donna. West. "I don't think we moved into a gated community where they can tell you exactly how you can have your yard," said resident Patricia Shawn. I noticed the model variation was wrong and voiced my concern. BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. San Jose Could Face a Lawsuit Over its Rent Freeze All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Harmony Communities. Now there's a plan to the sell Trails End to property company Harmony Communities. Thompson described the $200 monthly increase as brutal.. Company officials noted the $595 monthly rent is below market value for the area and includes no additional charges water, sewer and garbage services, which say are collectively worth about $100 per month. West. El Grupo Comunitario has stood up for the rights and dignity of the families in Shady Lakes and has refused to let a corporate out-of-town landlord bully them and force them out of their homes., Full complaint filed with Superior Court of California available at: https://tinyurl.com/shadylakes. A complaint was filed with the California Public Utilities Commission that the increases were not in line with actual costs. Those notices, the company said, include statutorily required language, but they are not eviction notices. Notice of Case Assignment / Scheduling Information, Notice of Reassignment of Judicial Officer (RW), Cases involving other labor matters not classified elsewhere, 790, 1750, 1790, 2750, 2790, 3750, 3790, 4790. But a court-appointed receiver says selling to Harmony Communities is the best route to bring the community up to safety standards, as the company plans to invest $300,000 into improvements. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, We welcome all types of volunteers. Currently the park is losing money on an ongoing basis. Harmony Communities, Inc. vs. Rufino Hernandez, Larsen, Austin vs Harmony Communities, Inc. et al. While it is a bit larger than we would normally like, it is necessary to staunch the bleeding, the letter said. Summons issued and filed. Ultimately, it will be up to a judge whether the sale to Harmony Communities is approved. Natalie Hanson reports on breaking news, police and fire and criminal justice. DocketProof of Service of Summons as to Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation served on 11/16/2020 by Substituted Service. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets Case Details Transmission and receipt of the information in this site is not intended to solicit or create, and does not create, any attorney-client relationship between CRLA, Inc. and any person or entity. The lawsuit is nothing more than an attempted shakedown in retaliation for not continuing to provide below market rents. Police said its unclear why he on tracks, Great Wolf Lodge backs out of agreement to build waterpark near Fresno. After an argument in her office she stated she is going to do nothing to make it right so me and my fiance drove down to corporate to talk to the agent's manager, Colleen C******, who always just wanted to argue. The City of San Rafael has not allowed the park to raise rents fast enough to keep up with inflation which is at an all-time high.. All Rights Reserved. Cleveland National Forest Foundation has a long history of challenging public agency collusion with sprawl developers that has ravaged forest, field and farm and left our cities bereft of transit, bike and walk infrastructure that would truly solve the housing and climate crisis, said Duncan McFetridge, director of CNFF. The Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council has initiated litigation against the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for its approval of the Harmony Grove Village South and Valiano housing projects. 41017Petition027264b; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, 41017Statemen03bc915; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, 41017Verified00eca3a; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations, 03/28/2022: 3/28/22 Amended Petition Filed, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - Proof of Service of Electronic Service, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Proposed Order, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Memorandum of Points & Authorities, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Ex Parte for Order to Quash, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Amended Document Filed, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Amended Statement HRG 2/24/2022, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Notice of Hearing HRG 2/24/2022, DocketList filed; Comment: Petitioner's Index of Exhibits in Support of Amended Petition for Rules Injunction, DocketAmended Document Filed; Comment: Verified Amended Petition for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations Under California Civil Code 798.88 and Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs Under California Civil Code 798.85, DocketPetition for; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Cancel Reason: Court Order, DocketEx Parte Hearing; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:29 AM; Result: Heard, FinancialFinancial info for Rocha, Phillip: Fee Waiver $60.00, FinancialFinancial info for Rocha, Phillip: Transaction Assessment $60.00, DocketProof of Service; Comment: RE: Electronic Service of Ex-Parte & Supporting Documents, DocketOrder Received for Signature; Comment: PENDING REVIEW @ 2/22/2022 HEARING Forwarded to Dept: 404 Order for: Quashing Service of Summons, DocketDeclaration Filed; Comment: RE: of Ephraim Camacho, DocketEx parte Filed; Comment: For An Order Quashing Service of Summons Re: Petitioners Verified Petition For Permanent Injunction and Award For Attorney Fees And Costs, DocketOrder Granting Waiver of Court Fees and Cost Signed; Comment: By Deputy Clerk, FinancialFinancial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: EFile Payment Receipt # WEB-2021-17987 Harmony Communities, Inc. $225.00, FinancialFinancial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: Transaction Assessment $225.00, FinancialFinancial: Harmony Communities, Inc.; Total Financial Assessment $365.00; Total Payments and Credits $365.00, DocketStatement filed; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, DocketList filed; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, DocketPetition filed; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations, Fresno County Superior Courts | Other | Judge: Ross, Roger. She said it feels awful seeing instability for existing affordable housing like mobile homes. Harmony Communities, the Stockton-based owner of the Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park in Fresno County, have raised rents nearly 100% for some residents since purchasing the park four years ago. We are currently in the process of buying a house from them in Bella Park. Rent at Shady Lakes has increased repeatedly since the park was purchased by Stockton-based Harmony Communities in April 2019, from $395 including utilities to $610 not including utilities come next May. Shady Lakes LLC purchased the property for $3.1 million, according to documents filed with the Fresno County Recorders Office. DocketComplaint Unlimited Civil (over $25,000) filed by Braxton, Donna. Read More Business Details and See Alerts, International Association of Better Business Bureaus. But if the developer chooses to ignore the citys warning, Mason said, she worries they can do whatever they want.. The 53-year-old man said all residents who are part of the lawsuit work in the field seasonally. We do this by identifying existing, high potential properties ripe for investment, upgrade, beautification and expansion. The letter stated it was because the park was not profitable and a city ordinance had kept them from increasing rent, according to the Marin Independent Journal. Jacqueline Arsivaud, chair of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council, argued that neither project will provide affordable housing. But Thompson says Harmony Communities is also known for raising rates. Park of San Rafael are pushing back against a slate of rent hikes by the management. DocketCivil Case Cover Sheet filed by Braxton, Donna. The company, however, maintains the law doesnt require them to provide Spanish-language documents. In late January, residents received another notice increasing their rent. Investors have turned their eyes to mobile home parks because of the consistent cash flow. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Harmony Communities did not respond to requests for comment. On 03/24/2021 Harmony Communities, Inc filed an Other lawsuit against Phillip Rocha. We would happily engage with a non profit who was able to perform and transact at a similar price point.. Action Type: Civil Case Cover Sheet; Judge: Ross, Roger. The park has been an affordable option for the families and has provided them with the stability of home ownership as well as a tight-knit community. The company was also involved in a controversial 2018 RV park rent hike in San Leandro, which does not have rent control. Judge: Waters, Robert T.. HearingHearing Type: Jury Trial; Court Room: 11B; Result: Vacated; Judge: Robert T. Waters; Participant: Donna Braxton (Plaintiff); Participant: Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation (Defendant); Participant: Matthew Davies (Defendant), HearingHearing Type: Mandatory Settlement Conference; Court Room: 11B; Result: Vacated; Judge: Robert T. Waters; Participant: Donna Braxton (Plaintiff); Participant: Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation (Defendant); Participant: Matthew Davies (Defendant). The reality is the land is worth much more than operating an RV Park for affordable housing. DocketHearing Result: Vacated Judge: Waters, Robert T.. DocketCase status updated to Disposed. Thompson was told via email that because of the lawsuit, they wouldnt send notices in Spanish. var cbClass = custombox[0]; Roger Ross in Department 11B. Judge: Ross, Roger. Case Management Statement filed by Davies, Matthew; Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation. At the time the lawsuit was filed, shortly after Harmony Communities had purchased the property, rent had increased 32%. Judge: Waters, Robert T.. DocketRequest for Dismissal filed by Braxton, Donna. Action Type: Civil Case Cover Sheet; Judge: Ross, Roger. $0.00. Other, BLOG: Years first job killer will hit motorists in the wallet, Californias first Job Killer of the year, as determined by, BLOG: Three business themes for 2023 and beyond, As we move deeper into 2023, the business community is. Almost four years after suing a Stockton-based investment company, residents of a Fresno County mobile home park have experienced a near-100% increase in rent. Price and terms were agreed to but, again, they couldnt perform and ultimately backed out. Judge: Ross, Roger. This case was filed in Fresno County Superior Courts, Fresno County BF Sisk Courthouse located in Fresno, California. Action Type: Summons - Civil; Judge: Ross, Roger. Media/Newspaper/TV/Radio Merrifield has been an expert witness in several cases where property owners requested increases for properties in cities that have mobile home rent control ordinances. Unfortunately, the non-profit (who was in escrow for 1 year), was not able to secure any types of funding or even put the $1000 earnest money deposit into escrow for the entire year. Industrial Negative reviews EVERYWHERE. DocketPayment received by Donna Braxton in the amount of $435.00. Judge: Ross, Roger. For more information on CRLA, please visit: www.crla.org. Thompson said the rental increases that took place at Shady Lakes would not have happened if they were within city limits because of the City of Fresnos rent control ordinances for mobile home parks. Judge: Ross, Roger. To receive the latest information about new communities, available properties and exciting changes to the communities we manage, send us an email by CLICKING HERE. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! Online dating website eHarmony has settled a consumer protection lawsuit for misleading customers, and has paid out $1.28 million to four counties and one city in California. A spokesman for Harmony. Download Notice of Reassignment of Judicial Officer (RW) RELATED: Trails End takeover: City of Fresno now controls conditions at mobile home park. Step inside Tioga-Sequoia in Merced, Fresno County initiates legal action against two Fresno politicians. How BBB Processes Complaints and Reviews. Thompson described the rules as impermissible, and said the management company issued notices to residents in violation of those rules. 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Residents say the proprietor, Harmony Communities of Stockton, is seeking steep increases at the neighborhood, which is at 742 Francisco Blvd. The rules include requiring residents to take down Christmas lights and remove their boots from porches outside their homes, according to Thompson, who noted residents are primarily farmworkers who typically leave their boots outside so they dont track pesticides inside their homes. One concern Thompson has is that Fresnos rent control ordinance has not been tested in courts. A $20 service fee was added at the beginning of 2021. A bar lauded for downtown Fresno revitalization has sold to new owners. Hospitality BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. The projects faced opposition from neighboring residents due to the fire risk of adding more density in a high fire hazard severity zone as well as exceeding the number of homes allowed in the General Plan. Beverly Mason, a resident in the neighborhood for about 20 years, said she thinks the owners were trying to get around the ordinance and raise rents quietly. The first hearings were supposed to begin this month, but both parties agreed to a six month-extension. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met. A plaintiff can make any allegations they like, but that does not make them true. Thompson also represents the rent control group of residents at that mobile home park. Judge: Ross, Roger. She believes residents buying the park as a cooperative is the best solution. Because of the consequences of not paying the rent, people who own mobile homes will always pay the rent, Thompson said. 2021-10-22, Butte County Superior Courts | Labor | The County General Plan requires that whenever a large General Plan amendment project is proposed, an affordable housing element must be included. And in a Fresno County case last year, residents at the Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park filed a lawsuit alleging the company unfairly hiked rents and harassed tenants. She said the sewage system was malfunctioning for at least eight months, and the park was inundated with as smell of human sewage.. I visted the house every day as it is STILL currently being built. Action Type: Complaint Unlimited Civil (over $25,000); Judge: Ross, Roger. Many of the residents have received notices requesting their gates be left unlocked at all times, and have had personnel with the company enter their private property and take photos of everything around their house, Thompson said. 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