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’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...
Resident FAQ’s
Q: Can the park owner require a deposit or fee for use of the clubhouse by the homeowners association? A. No, however there are a few exceptions. They can not require a deposit or liability insurance if the residents are holding meetings for a lawful purpose...
Looking to Purchase a Mobile Home and Wondering About Financing?
There are many options when deciding how to finance your home, a growing number of lending institutions are providing conventional and government-insured financing plans for prospective mobile home owners. The most common method of financing is through a retail...
Buying and Selling Trailers, Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes in Rental Parks
A trailer is NOT a mobile home if it is less than 8 feet wide x 40 feet long and is therefore classified as a recreational vehicle (trailer). The owners of these trailers/RV’s do not have a right to sell them in place. A mobile home cannot be required to be removed...
Free Tax Help
There are more than 1,000 centers statewide that are opening their doors as Volunteer Income Tax assistance for the elderly. These locations offer free help with tax form preparation. For more information on where these are located you can call 800-522-5665 or you can...
With Tax Season Upon Us we need to Be Informed. Who has to File?
It comes down to more than just earned income when determining if you need to file taxes. Other circumstances include: age, if your income was earned from social security, if anyone can claim you as a dependent and your filing status. In some cases even if your income...
If 2012 wasn’t all you wanted it to be don’t worry it’s 2013 and you have the power to make this year different.
Here are five tips to keep you moving forward in 2013. Remember that resolutions are about progress not perfection. Set Goals: write down your goals, and then identify an action plan to achieve them. Establish a supportive environment: seek out others who are working...
