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.
California Civil Code 798 = Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL)
The MRL regulates mobile home parks and sets specific rules and guidelines that the residents and the owners/management of the park must follow. Everything from selling a mobile home to termination of tenancy is covered in the MRL. Park management must provide a...
Healthcare Meals
Millions of Americans suffer from health problems that severely restrict their diets. In an experiment to combat rising health care costs, California’s Governor launched CalAIM in 2022, a five-year initiative to deliver premade meals to those with restrictive diets...
It is Necessary to Update Park Rules from Time to Time
When a prospective resident applies for residency in a manufactured housing community, they are provided with information about the park. One of the most important documents that every prospective and current park resident receives and should keep for future reference...
The Mythology of Cupid: A Symbol of Love
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and with the soon approaching holiday, we may recall symbols associated with the holiday. Among some of the most recognizable icons of the day of love are roses, hearts, chocolates, and even teddy bears. But perhaps the most...
FAQ January 2024
Q: Does the park manager have the right to enter the resident’s lot without notice? The MRL provides that the park manager has the right to enter the lot at reasonable times and in a manner that does not interfere with the resident’s “quiet enjoyment” for the purpose...
Set Yourself up for Successful New Year’s Resolutions with S.M.A.R.T. goals
As the New Year approaches, we cannot help but think of it as a restart for certain areas in our lives where we would like to see improvement. The most popular New Year’s resolutions entail improving health via fitness and better nutrition, boosting mental health with...
Did You Know Your Electricity Can Be Shut Off?
The utility company that provides the electricity to the community in which you live may turn off the power if there is a threat of fire due to high winds or threatening circumstances. Most manufactured housing communities are sub-metered. The utility company...
Happy New Year! Best Quotes To Welcome The New Year
Happy New Year to you and yours! We would love to rein in the New Year with some inspiring and uplifting quotes about new beginnings, goals, and possibilities. “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.” Nido...
FAQ December 2023
#23 Can the park end a resident’s tenancy by refusing to enter into a new rental agreement? No, not if the resident is a homeowner. Under the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), homeowners normally rent under a month-to-month or 12-month rental agreement or long-term...
Homeowners Insurance is Important
We asked MHET member Barry Cole of Manufactured Housing Insurance Services about the recent difficulty in obtaining insurance on homes. Barry specializes in insuring manufactured homes. He advised us that large companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Farmers and...
