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.
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...
Tips For Keeping Your Mobile Home Warm This Winter
Keeping your mobile home warm in the colder season is a must, especially because some mobile homes do not have the same ability to insulate temperature as well as other types of homes. Plus, you can be saving on your heating bills if you keep certain things around...
The California Climate Credit Explained
Every spring and fall, millions of California residents receive credits on their electric and natural gas bills identified as the “California Climate Credit.” The California Climate Credit is part of California’s efforts to fight climate change. Most residents receive...
Happy Holidays!
Fun Holiday Experiences To Enjoy This holiday season is already looking merry and bright! There are quite a few free activities in Southern California that can add some festivity to your holiday experience. Check out the following events and resources we found for you...
FAQ November 2023
#19 Is the park required to provide a lease agreement in the language of the resident if the resident is non-English speaking? Not in most cases. Civil Code Sec. 1632 provides that a person engaged in a trade or business, who negotiates a contract or lease --...
How are Mobile/Manufactured Homes Valued
The old saying, “Location, location, location!”, determines the value of a home or land, and it is no different for mobile homes/manufactured homes. Have you heard about the multi-million-dollar mobile homes located in Paradise Cove in Malibu? Back in 2019, an old...
The Social Security Administration’s 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announcement
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just released an announcement that there will be a 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will affect more than 71 million Americans’ Social Security benefit amount in the new year. They will receive a 3.2% increase in...
Happy Thanksgiving! Here Are Some Quotes About Gratitude
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, let us prepare our hearts and minds with thankful thoughts and attitudes. With so much to appreciate in our lives, it can be easy to take our blessings for granted. Take a moment to be inspired by wise words from some well-known...
