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.
Leprechauns and Saint Patrick’s Day
Leprechauns are a well-known mythical creature as popular as unicorns and fairies. Leprechauns, according to Celtic folklore, are shoemakers who hide their gold earnings in a pot which they hide at the end of a rainbow. It is also said that catching one of these...
Saving Daylight
Twice a year, Americans are tasked with shifting their clocks an hour forward or backward. As we approach Spring Forward, some may start to dread losing an hour of sleep while others may be rejoicing for longer days. Regardless of your opinion of the changing of the...
FAQ February 2024
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 (Civil Code §798.25), the park can change a...
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...
