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.
Saint Valentine’s Story
St. Valentine was an Italian doctor who later became a Catholic priest. He inspired the creation of the holiday of Valentine's Day. He died in the year 270 AD in Italy and is the patron Saint of love, marriages, engagements young people, greetings, travelers,...
Can the park’s income requirements on prospective buyers prevent a resident from selling their home?
Yes. The sale of a mobile home located in a mobile home park is a three-party, not two-party transaction. The buyer and seller must not only agree to the terms of the sale of the home, but the buyer must be approved for residency in the park by the park...
Social Security will Increase by 8.7 Percent in 2023
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security...
Discounts on Utility Bills Through CARE
Low-income utility customers may qualify for 20-35% off on electric or natural gas bills through the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program. If you are already enrolled in other public assistance programs, such as Medicaid, WIC, Food Stamps/SNAP,...
Wishing You a Very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!
Happy New Year!!! Here are some actionable and healthy New Year’s Resolutions for 2023 to help keep your glass and your life full and happy. • Remain Grateful Every Day We have made it through another year and are...
Enjoying Christmas and the Holidays on a Budget
There are fun, festive, and inexpensive ways to celebrate Christmas and the Holiday Season that are enjoyable and affordable. Here are some suggestions to make your holidays bright. • Host a Gift Exchange There are various gift exchange ideas like...
FAQ’s Mobilehome Residency Law
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 have...
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...
