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.
Happy Thanksgiving Celebrations
Thanksgiving is a special time to spend with family and it’s important to include grandparents and other elderly relatives in your activities. Given we all have busy schedules and the holidays are the perfect time to sit, talk and enjoy the company of your loved ones....
Middle Class Tax Refund
Starting in October, qualified California households will begin receiving the Middle-Class Tax Refund. The Middle-Class Tax Refund (MCTR) is a one-time payment to provide relief to Californians. If you are eligible to receive the Middle-Class Tax Refund, you will...
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is around the corner! We want to make sure everyone has fun. Here are some tips we found on how to celebrate safely! For parents: Place strips of reflective tape on the back and front of costumes, so that drivers can better see your child.Put your child’s...
Can the park prevent a resident from living in a mobilehome they inherited?
Yes, unless the resident qualifies for residency and has signed a rental agreement. Upon death of a homeowner, heirs cannot simply assume they can move into the decedent’s home or continue to live there if they are not already a party to the rental agreement. Despite...
When is Medicare open enrollment?
Medicare open enrollment – also known as Medicare’s annual election period – runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. If you are eligible for Medicare and do not already have a plan, now is the time to sign up! If you have Medicare coverage, it’s always a...
Avoid Payment Confirmation Scams
It is increasingly common for people to use their phones to handle transactions, from bill payments to buying household items. But that means scammers are also increasingly likely to use these habits against you. Watch out for emails or texts out of the blue asking...
Know the difference: Mobilehome vs. Manufactured Home
Are you aware of the difference between a mobile home and a manufactured home? They sound interchangeable but they actually have two different definitions. Both are built in a factory and transported to the location where they will be set up. The definitions for...
Mobile Home Communities are like Small Cities
Living in a mobile home park community is like living in a small private city. The streets, sewer system, water, gas and electric systems, street lighting, facilities like recreation areas, clubhouses and pools are all owned and maintained by the park owner. ...
Affordable Housing vs Low-Income Housing
There is lots of talk these days about the need for more affordable housing in the Southern California region. It is important to recognize the difference between “low-income” housing and “affordable” housing. Low-income housing is subsidized by the...
Save Money on Prescription Medications
Have you ever found yourself at the pharmacy checkout, shocked at the cost of the medication you need? You are not alone. Some can be so expensive that it may not be affordable for some to justify important medications, even with the help of medical insurance to cover...
