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.
Home Sweet New Manufactured Home
Much has changed in the way manufactured homes are constructed, utilized, and perceived. Upgrading to a new manufactured home provides significant benefits over an older model, including superior energy efficiency with lower utility bills, modern designs and...
FAQ September 2025
Q: Does the park manager have the right to tell me to remove my belongings that are stored on my space? The park manager has an obligation to keep the park safe from fire. According to California Code of Regulations, Title 25 (health and safety requirements for...
E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety
With the growing popularity of electronic bikes and scooters, bicycle safety and awareness are more important now more than ever, especially in our parks. As students prepare to return to school, we need to be aware of rules of the road that protect our young riders....
What and Where to Recycle
Trash collection and recycling is a challenge in mobile home communities. In many cases, there is simply not enough room to do all-embracing recycling. However, there is considerable information on recycling that will help you dispose of items properly. ...
Mobile Home Sales Prices Increasing
In the current market, home prices seem to be constantly escalating, reaching unheard of highs, and that includes mobile and manufactured homes as well. Mobile homes have traditionally been more attainable housing. This makes them attractive to first-time homebuyers...
FAQ August 2025
Q: Can the park manager force rules on some residents and not on others? No. The MRL provides that the park rules and regulations have to be “reasonable.” (Civil Code §798.56(d)) “Reasonable” often may be subject to court interpretation, but normally rules have to...
Celebrating Senior Citizen’s Day
Established by the United Nations, Senior Citizen’s Day is a global holiday observed on August 21st by millions of people around the world. There are several ways to commemorate this holiday and honor our elders. Many communities hold events that include...
Protecting Skin to Prevent Cancer
Southern California is known for its warm, sunny weather making it important to know how to protect skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays by using sunscreen. There are varying levels of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) for sunscreen. The American Academy of Dermatology...
Community & Pride of Ownership: How Park Standards Help Homeowners
Mobile home communities are like many other single family home communities. The homes are individually owned and are on a lot that is required to be maintained by the home owner—whether a mobile home owner or a site-built home owner. Some site-built communities have...
FAQ July 2025
Q: I manage a park where pets and other animals are getting out of control. Some residents’ dogs are aggressive toward other pets or residents, some residents feed feral cats, and some stray animals wander in packs. How do I solve these problems? A: Contact the city...
