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.
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...
Wildlife Encounters in California
Coyotes, native to California, can be found in a multitude of different environments. This includes rural, residential, and urban areas. Over time, human populations have expanded into wildlife habitats, increasing the number of human-wildlife interactions. With these...
Emergency Preparedness: 12 Essential Steps for Mobile Home Owners
Mobile home owners face unique vulnerabilities during emergencies, from high winds to flash floods and wildfires. That's why it's especially important to take proactive steps to prepare for unexpected events. FEMA recommends twelve key actions that can make a major...
Independence Day: A Glance Back and a Look Forward
The 4th of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two...
FAQ June 2025
Q: Is there financial assistance available to residents for correction of code violations on their homes? A: Many local governments have rehabilitation or repair grants for low-income homeowners, including residents or owners of mobilehomes, in some cases. This money...
Checking for Lead Paint in Your Home
Lead is a toxic metal that was used in many different consumer products in years past. Although leaded products are no longer being made today, they can still be found in unassuming places such as in and around older homes and buildings, in certain hobbies or jobs,...
