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.
Norovirus: What it is and how to keep yourself from getting infected.
Norovirus is extremely contagious and affects 21 million Americans a year. Often referred to at the “stomach flu” it is responsible for 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths a year according to the San Bernardino County Health Department. It causes stomach pain,...
Mobile Home Values and Sales Prices
At least two firms publish information on mobile home values – Kelly Blue Book and the NADA Guide. Like other personal property (cars, airplanes, boats, etc.) the value of a mobile home depreciates as it ages. Values are provided in these evaluation guides for mobile...
Have Questions but Don’t Know Where to Turn?
If you have questions or concerns about your mobile home, from rules to maintenance and warranty information, HCD can help. Their website features answers to questions regarding Purchasing & Relocation, Installation & Setup, and Warranty Information as well as...
Make Sure Your Pet is in Compliance with the Rules & Regulations of the park
Pets become a part of your family; often referred to lovingly as a son or daughter. Due to this you are likely to overlook some of their not so angelic behavior, but be wary you are ultimately held responsible for the actions of your pet. As a pet owner and a park...
The reason behind the move from Senior to All Age parks.
The typical mobile home parks built in the Southern California region in the 1960's and 70's were build as senior parks to attract persons age 55 and older. The typical home buyers were looking for a more carefree lifestyle that reduced home maintenance...
The History of the trailer and mobile home park lifestyle.
Trailer camps began appearing in the late 1930’s and sprung up around vacation destinations near beaches and deserts. These camps were designed as a temporary land use to provide lodging for people towing “caravans” and travel trailers. These parks and were usually...
FAQ’s Answered
Q: Is the new park management allowed to change rules on long-time residents or are these residents “grandfathered-in” under the old rules? A. Existing residents are not exempt from park rule changes. According to the MRL, the park can change a park rule and...
8 Ways to Stay Cool while Saving Money This Summer
1. Consider a Fan instead of the AC during peak hours. Yes it is true that a Fan uses electricity too but it uses about 1/10th of the electricity that your Air Conditioner uses. That could save you up to $100 a month. 2. Create a cross current By opening windows in...
Help Protect you and your Family from Home Invasion
The idea of home invasion is scary. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to prevent, and keep yourself safe in a home invasion situation. 1. Plant Thorny Bushes around the windows. These are not only visual deterrents, no one wants to climb through bushes that can...
One Can Never Be Too Prepared
It is important for everyone to be prepared for a disaster but it is particularly important for seniors. Many seniors live alone. If this is the case you need to add an extra step to your disaster planning and establish a personal support network. This is a group of...
