The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit names as defendants Roseian I LLC, identified as the owners of the Terra Nova Mobile Home Park in the 1600 block of East Avenue I; Park Avenue Asset Management Inc., the park management company; and Scott and Marilyn Monroe, who manage the park on behalf of the other defendants.
The suit filed Thursday, April 30, alleges nuisance, negligence and breach of contract. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and a court order directing the defendants to correct the allegedly defective conditions.
A representative for the owners or managers did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
The plaintiffs’ attorneys work for Basta Inc., a tenants’ rights law firm. They state in the suit that about 300 tenants — 79 families — live at the Terra Nova and that most are low-income, Spanish-speaking Latinos. The attorneys also say many of the residents are young children, older adults and people with physical and mental disabilities, many of whom they allege are being subjected to “deplorable living conditions.”
On March 19, Southern California Gas Co. shut off the main gas line to the entire park due to recurring leaks, the suit states. Three days later, a mobile home exploded after the park’s maintenance worker made one of many unlicensed repairs to the “substandard” gas line system, the suit alleges.
“Since then, residents have not only been living in fear of another explosion, but also a COVID-19 outbreak,” according to the lawsuit.
The worry about the virus exists because with a lack of heat and hot water, the tenants cannot obey Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to shelter-in-place, the suit states.
“On the contrary, they have to go outside and interact with their neighbors for their very survival,” the suit says. “Not surprisingly, many residents, especially young children, have already fallen sick with cold and flu-like symptoms.”
The park’s plumbing systems are not properly maintained, causing sewage backups that spill onto road, spaces and common areas, creating a foul smell, the suit alleges.
The substandard electrical system causes blackouts and makes it hard to run more than one appliance at a time, according to the complaint, which also alleges the water is discolored at times and the pressure is too low.
The plaintiffs also allege that cockroaches, ants, mice and termites roam the park, the landscaping is untidy and poor security allows burglaries and drug activity to take place.
The tenants complained to the defendants about the conditions, but any repairs that were made were inadequate and those who spoke out were threatened, harassed, intimidated or evicted, the suit alleges.
Alexis says
Dr. Coronado: This issue has been addressed in front of mayor Parris (City Counsel). These deplorable conditions are in the city of Lancaster so I don’t understand why you’re posting your information, (name, Agents of Change, phone #) on this forum when you are close to Mayor Parris of Lancaster Ca. He has the power to fix this unacceptable situation.
East Lancaster says
Alexis, do you think he really cares? Life if dandy in Laguna. East Lancaster doesn’t exist in his mind, except when he makes the trip out to the Compound to haul in votes.
Alexis says
Dr. Coronado: Why don’t you get Mayor Parris to do something about this horrible situation? You have access to him, so why don’t you hire him to sue those responsible for this mess in Lancaster?
G. Root says
Here is yet another example of Eastside neglect and lack of representation on the Lancaster Council. Don’t look for the new guy as he will only do what he’s told for a very long time. We know it’s the state control but this is what your local elected rep’s should be doing is give this a voice and represent our city.
East Lancaster says
There’s an East Lancaster? Who knew?
Sincerely,
Your Mayor
Dr Miguel S. Coronado says
I emailed Supervisor Kathryn Barger & Her Representatives, May 1, 2020 regarding The Terra Nova Mobile Park.
I NEVER received a response.
Good morning Supervisor Kathryn Barger,
I am following up on a phone conversation I had with Donna Termeer.
The Terra Nova The park, at 1617 East Ave. I, Lancaster, C.A. 93535, where residents have lived without natural gas since a mobile home exploded on March 22, 2020.
As you may know, the explosion blew a gargantuan hole in the side of the mobile home, injuring three people including two children.
The City of Lancaster red-tagged the home as unfit for human occupation the same day.
Up until this day, the families at Terra Nova are still living without natural gas. As a result, Agents of Change and The Vine Refuge has worked tirelessly with Churches, Organization, and Businesses to feed the countless families.
The Terra Nova Mobile Park has numerous children, elderly, disabled and special needs kids.
Furthermore, The Mobile Park is utterly hazardous, dilapidated and dangerous. No human being deserves to live under these horrendous conditions, especially during a deadly pandemic like COVID 19.
Moreover, I am a mandated reporter. It is my responsibility to inform the appropriate authorities when someone is in danger.
The situation at The Terra Nova Mobile Park is unconscionable and inhumane. I implore you to take immediate action to remove the elderly, children, special needed and disable people at once.
The occupants of the Mobile Home that exploded injuring people, including children are homeless and traumatize. We need assistance to get them shelter immediately.
The Terra Nova Mobile Park is an endangerment to public health with atrocious consequences.
Please help!
Dr. Miguel S. Coronado,
Agents of Change, Inc.
(661) 466-6810
drmcoronado@live.com
G. Root says
Why don’t you talk to the Mayor? Dr. Coronado is very close to Mayor Parris even works for him chumming for clients to sue. The county is not in charge so why doesn’t anybody from the City care? This is a (black eye) on Lancaster and underlining another reason not to invest in our city and they go to Palmdale. Shame on you Dr. and the City Council.