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Is there financial assistance available to residents for correction of code violations on their home?
Many local governments have rehabilitation or repair grants for low income homeowners, including residents or owners of mobile homes, in some cases. This money is
Regional Updates Include the Cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Corona, Riverside, Yucaipa, and Highland.
A Tenants United group has formed in Anaheim modeled after the Tenants Together group in Santa Ana and various locations around the State. Visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TuAnaheim/ and website
Do You Know About MOU’s, Accords, and Model Leases in MH Communities?
MHET has not been a promoter or supporter of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s), Accords or Model Leases because of our strong position opposing rent control
Positive Rent Payment Reporting Deadline, April 1, 2025, Required by AB 2747
Although this new legislation was reported by MHET Silver Sponsor attorney John Pentecost in his October 2024 Forum presentation on New Laws, it snuck up
Can the park charge the resident a late fee if they missed paying the rent and utility bill by one day?
Late fees on rents, utility charges or other pass-through fees are not regulated by the MRL, however, California court cases regarding late fees generally have
Adding Spaces To Mobile Home Parks
Attorney Tom Casparian and Regulatory Professional Susy Forbath from the Annual Silver Sponsor firm of Cozen O’Connor provided an eye-opening presentation on the extraordinary benefits
Does a resident need a permit from HCD to remodel their home, even though all the changes and upgrades are on the inside?
Homeowners need a permit from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Only permits for alterations of a mobile home’s structural, fire safety,
Is the park manager allowed to force residents to correct code violations tot heir homes and spaces before a scheduled inspection by the State Dept. of Housing?
The state Department of Housing (HCD) operates a park inspection program with a goal of completing inspections in at least 5% of the parks in
Where can Residents get help if they suspect they are being over-charged on utility bills?
Most parks are “master-meter” operators that own, operate, and maintain the electric, gas and water distribution system within the park and bill their residents with