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 2026
Q: Does the park manager have the right to tell me to remove my belongings that are stored on my space? A: 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...
Power Outage Safety Tips
Power outages can strike your home at any time and can range from lasting just a brief moment to stretching out for hours. During summer and warm months, power outages are even more likely as everyone dials up their air conditioning. In the event of a power outage,...
Summer’s Invitation to Gather
There's something timeless about the smell of charcoal drifting through a park on a warm evening. As July flew by in the afterglow of Independence Day, we're reminded that summer isn't just a season, it's an invitation. An invitation to pull a folding chair into a...
Water Heater Maintenance, Lifespan, and Replacement
Your water heater works quietly in the background until the day it doesn't, and for manufactured home owners, a failure can mean more than a cold shower. Most residential water heaters last 8 to 12 years, though manufactured home units, especially smaller or...
FAQ July 2026
Q: Is the park manager allowed to force residents to correct code violations to their homes and spaces before a scheduled inspection by the State Dept. of Housing? A: The state Department of Housing (HCD) operates a park inspection program with a goal of completing...
Pool Safety Tips for Summer
Visiting your local community pool to beat the heat is a classic summertime activity. With school out and temperatures rising, mobile home park residents can expect an uptick in pool usage. While swimming accidents may seem uncommon, they are actually the second...
Fraud Prevention Update
Scammers are getting smarter, finding newer ways to steal your hard-earned money, which means you have to get smarter too. Below are some ways to prevent fraud and keep your assets safe. One of the easiest ways to avoid being scammed is to ignore them. If an un-known...
Get Your Skin Summer-Ready With A Few Precautions
Warmer weather calls for more safe-guards for skin that protects, hydrates, and keeps your skin balanced through the heat. Summer skin behaves differently. Heat and humidity increase oil production, raise the risk of clogged pores, and intensify UV exposure. Keeping...
Gen Z Isn’t Waiting for the Housing Market to Fix Itself
Priced out of traditional homeownership before they ever got started, a growing number of young Californians are choosing manufactured homes and calling it a win. Gen Z entered adulthood in one of the most difficult housing markets in California history. Home prices...
FAQ June 2026
Q: Does the law require a manager to be on the premises at all times in case of emergencies? A: No. 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. (Health and...
