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.
FREE Tax Preparation
Senator Lou Correa and State Controller John Chiang together with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program are offering one day of free tax preparation for those whose annual household income is less than $52,000. Where: Horizon Cross Cultural Center, 3707 West...
Affordable Housing and Rising Rents
Sometimes it seems as though affordable housing is hard to find and rents seem to be on the rise. Of course, the term “affordable” is subjective to begin with and it is easy to point the finger at the “greedy landlord”, but what is truly behind the lack of affordable...
Vacant Rental Unit Scam
These scammers are targeting Bank owned mobilehome repos and vacant homes in your mobilehome community and are attempting to "rent" these homes to people in your area. Here is how it is working. The scammer's drive around your community and identify any vacant homes....
Utility SCAM
Scam artists often target homeowners and many times use well known businesses as a cover to gain your trust. The most recent scam that has been reported to us is one that involves a caller identifying themselves as an employee of the utility company Edison. They state...
Changes to the Mobile Home Residency Laws for 2014
While 2013 saw quite a few updates in the Mobile Home Residency Law (MRL) 2014 noted only a few. The biggest update was made in accordance to Senate Bill 196 which amends Civil Code Section 798.40. This change allows park management to either post the website where a...
The Latest Computer Virus
There is a new Virus circulating through the nation via e-mail. It will enter into your inbox as a UPS/FedEx/USPS Delivery Failure Notice. This is how it works: You will receive an e-mail from one of the above shipping companies that contains a packet number. It will...
Joyous and Safe Holiday
The Holidays are upon us. For many people this means decorations and filling your home with friends, family and food. It is important to keep safety in mind. Here are some helpful tips. 1. Keep your tree away from candles, fireplaces and furnaces. 2. Keep water in...
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs are a growing problem in California and can be quite expensive to get rid of once they have made your home their home. The first step to getting rid of a bed bug infestation is to make sure the critters living in your home are indeed bed bugs. For help making...
Love Eating Out but Low on Funds?! Visit these Restaurants and Get Some Serious Discounts!
*Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) *Arby’s: 10% off (55+) *Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) *Boston Market: 10% off (65+) *Chick-Fil-A: 10% off OR Free small drink or coffee (55+) *Chili’s: 10% off (55+) *CiCi’s Pizza: 10% Off (60+) *Golden Corral: 10%...
Fees on Your Rental Statement
Many mobile home owners see fees on their rent statements each month and have questions, the main one being can the park charge additional fees on top of the rent? The answer is yes. The park may charge you a reasonable fee for services actually rendered if the fees...
