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 Holidays!
Fun Holiday Experiences To Enjoy This holiday season is already looking merry and bright! There are quite a few free activities in Southern California that can add some festivity to your holiday experience. Check out the following events and resources we found for you...
FAQ November 2023
#19 Is the park required to provide a lease agreement in the language of the resident if the resident is non-English speaking? Not in most cases. Civil Code Sec. 1632 provides that a person engaged in a trade or business, who negotiates a contract or lease --...
How are Mobile/Manufactured Homes Valued
The old saying, “Location, location, location!”, determines the value of a home or land, and it is no different for mobile homes/manufactured homes. Have you heard about the multi-million-dollar mobile homes located in Paradise Cove in Malibu? Back in 2019, an old...
The Social Security Administration’s 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announcement
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just released an announcement that there will be a 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will affect more than 71 million Americans’ Social Security benefit amount in the new year. They will receive a 3.2% increase in...
Happy Thanksgiving! Here Are Some Quotes About Gratitude
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, let us prepare our hearts and minds with thankful thoughts and attitudes. With so much to appreciate in our lives, it can be easy to take our blessings for granted. Take a moment to be inspired by wise words from some well-known...
FAQ October 2023
#61 Does the law require a manager to be on the premises at all times in case of emergencies? Not exactly. State law requires a manager or his/her designee to reside in parks with 50 or more spaces, but does not require them to be on the premises 24 hours a day....
Where to go to see Fall Colors in Southern California
It’s the Autumn season again, and while we do see some leaves changing colors around us, we may find ourselves wishing we could see trees covered in red, orange, and gold leaves for miles in every direction. It would be the ultimate Fall experience! Here are some...
What Is the CPI and How Does It Impact Households?
There is a lot of talk these days about the increase in the CPI, or the “Consumer Price Index”. The CPI is the measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. In other words, it measures...
Happy Halloween! The Origins and History of All Hallows Eve
Where did Halloween come from? You might have been told that it holds its origins in the Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead. But that is actually a completely separate holiday altogether, from the days it is celebrated to the traditions performed to its ancient...
FAQ September 2023
#9 Q: Can the park charge the resident a late fee if they missed paying the rent and utility bill by one day? A: Late fees on rents, utility charges or other pass-through fees are not regulated by the MRL, however, California court cases regarding late fees generally...
