There could be state or city laws that prevent it from taking place, not just the mobile home park neighborhood.

I suggest you better identify the type of entity you are which should be found in the Charter and By-Laws.In the By-Laws you should find the duties of the Treasurer, you may be required to have an audit, you will if you're a non-profit association by state law usually.

I am having trouble structuring the deal because the lot is zoned RLC which has a condition that states that only a law office can be built on the property. 

My question is, my mother-in law owns her home.

A nice little mother in law suite could be a better idea.  

I hope these links to the California DRE (Now BRE) will help BP members in CaliforniaReferences California Law Real Estate Posted on August 8, 2015 by [email protected] — No Comments ↓ 1.

Mike Where I have rentals deposits are controlled by local laws.  

I looked at the actual law and it does say that the landlord is responsible for appliances, but she hasn't filed a complaint and she didn't tell me she wasn't going to pay until after I served the notice to quit.So my questions are, have you dealt with situations similar to this and do you think her reason for not paying will hold up in court? 

In this case, nothing will protect you.One caveat would be to understand the lending laws in your state.

Check your state/local laws on this.