Representatives for owners and residents of Petaluma’s Youngstown Mobile Home Park began squaring off in a hearing yesterday that will determine whether to approve ownership’s bid to raise rents by more than 100%. Many long term current residents would not be able to pay the increased rent. In response, park owners at Youngstown and Little Woods announced intentions to shutter the longstanding communities and even filed litigation against the city, saying the new regulations interfered with their ability to stay afloat. Youngstown’s arbitration will take place all day today and potentially tomorrow. A decision is expected within 14 days.
Hearing Starts for Petaluma Mobile Home Park Over Rent Hikes
