by MHET | Apr 30, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the government force park management to limit the number of people living in a mobilehome? A: The occupancy standard issue is difficult to solve. The issue has arisen at both the federal and state levels. Legislation has been considered but not enacted to...
by MHET | Mar 26, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does a resident need a permit from HCD to remodel their home, even though all the changes and upgrades are on the inside? A: Homeowners need a permit from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Only HCD, not local government, may issue...
by MHET | Feb 26, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can a resident get their taxes reduced? A: Local property taxes are based on 1% of the assessed value (AV) of the property or home, plus any local bonded debt, such as school bonds. Under the California Constitution (Article VIIIA), the county assessor may...
by MHET | Jan 29, 2026 | Frequently Asked Questions
The California Civil Code Section 798, or more commonly known as the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), is generally amended every year by the State Legislature. Copies of the amended MRL will be available to mobile home park residents by February 1, 2026. There are a...
by MHET | Dec 25, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can a resident get their taxes reduced? A: Local property taxes are based on 1% of the assessed value (AV) of the property or home, plus any local bonded debt, such as school bonds. Under the California Constitution (Article VIIIA), the county assessor may...
by MHET | Nov 27, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do residents have to provide a resale disclosure statement when they sell their mobilehome as-is? A: As a measure of consumer protection, mobilehome resale disclosure (Civil Code §1102.6d) became effective in January 2000, making mobilehome sellers and their...
