Over 200 families face sudden eviction of Little Havana mobile home park
Residents at Silver Court Mobile Home Park say they were given six months to vacate after receiving a notice on March 11 from a firm representing the property owner.
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Residents at Silver Court Mobile Home Park say they were given six months to vacate after receiving a notice on March 11 from a firm representing the property owner.
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