California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
The History of Labor Day
America was built thanks to the labor and contributions of hard workers of this nation. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, commemorates this hard work which has played a huge role in America’s development and strength. The first celebration of Labor...
FAQ August 2024
Q: Is the mobilehome owner or the park owner responsible for correcting pre-existing code violations on the space? A: The mobilehome owner is responsible. (Civil Code 798.36) Although the park operator is ultimately responsible for assuring that all citations on park...
Contractors Special License May Be Required When Working on Manufactured Homes
It is important to make sure contractors working on your home have the proper license to work on mobile homes and manufactured homes. The California Department of Housing and Com-munity Development (HCD) provides information on the types of permits required for...
Senior Citizen Day and Resources for Seniors
Senior citizens have lived long and full lives. As our respected community elders, grandparents, and parents, Senior Citizen Day serves to acknowledge and celebrate those who have come before us and set the foundation for what we have today. This August 21st, be sure...
Monthly Money Saving Tips
No Partial Loads. Avoid wasting energy, water, and detergent with a half-full dishwasher or washing machine. Fill the machine before running to get your money’s worth. Also consider air drying clothing – it’s free and will help your clothes last longer.Make Use of...
How to Prepare for Back-to-School Season
Re-establish Good Bedtime Habits. Kids tend to stay up later in the summertime since there is no school to wake up for. Obviously that changes when the school year starts again, so it is important to start winding down earlier in the evening during the weeks before...
FAQ July 2024
Q: Can the park’s income requirements on prospective buyers prevent a resident from selling their home? A: Yes. The sale of a mobilehome located in a mobilehome park is a three-party, not two-party transaction. The buyer and seller must not only agree to the terms of...
Emergency Preparedness
According to a new national ranking of 3,200-plus U.S. counties, Southern California rates as the single most disaster-prone region in the country. Quakes, fires, floods, droughts, rising seas, deadly surf, heat waves, cold snaps, hurricanes (partially), and beetles...
Home Value Based on Location, Location, Location!
Housing costs have gone up dramatically over the last few years. Mobile homes and manufactured homes are also selling for more these days in the Southern California region. The key to the “value” of a home has always been linked to the adage, it depends on...
Fourth of July Firework Safety
The Fourth of the July is a classic American holiday often filled with barbeques, swimming, and most notably, fireworks. Meant to celebrate the anniversary of America’s independence, fireworks are a beautiful sight to behold boasting bright colors and captivating...
