Nudist Resort Residents Fight Eviction Amidst Owner Disputes

Al Adel Ranch History and Changes

• 🏞️ Al Adel Ranch, a nudist resort in the San Jacinto Mountains, has been a destination since 1952 and was once known as the friendliest in Southern California.
• 💡 New ownership has brought drastic changes, with residents receiving notices that their stays are no longer possible.

Resident Grievances and Allegations

• 💸 Residents report inflated bills and threats of meter removal if not paid, with electric meters for mobile homes being removed, leaving tenants without power.
• 🛠️ Amenities have been neglected or removed, including a green pool, boarded-up laundry room, disabled sauna, and turned-off hot water in community areas.
• 👩‍💼 A former employee claims she was fired for refusing to charge residents extra money on their bills, suggesting a pattern of financial exploitation.

Legal Action and Resident Concerns

• ⚖️ 50 current and former residents are suing the new owners, alleging they are being forced out and that the property is not being maintained.
• 🏠 Many tenants are elderly, disabled, or veterans who have nowhere else to go and are fighting to keep their homes.
• 🗣️ Property management has accused residents of vandalism and not paying bills, though residents claim they have been paying via certified mail.