Long time advocate for rights of mobile/manufactured home owners in California
Mobilehome Law Enforcement by Donna Matthews (March 2015)
From: Donna Matthews
40815 Laredo Trail
Cherry Valley, CA 92223
To: GSMOL Board of Directors
6101Ball Road, Suite 202
Cypress, CA 90630
March 25,2015
RE: Mobilehome Law Enforcement.
Dear President and Members:
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