Did you know… ?

if a manufactured home was built after September 1, 1958., alterations to the electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems of a manufactured home require a permit and inspection from the Department of Housing and Community Development regardless of where the home is located.

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a community park manager or management association must obtain permission from HCD or the local enforcement agency to move lot lines for individuals residing in the park, after obtaining a homeowner’s approval and meeting other requirements. See Title 25 California Code of Regulations section 1104(d) here.

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the rules and regulations of a mobile home park must be given to the resident at the time of application for tenancy and with new leases/extensions. There is no requirement to post the park rules, however.

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Mobile Home park management can require homeowners to correct violations of local and/or state regulations for the unit and accessory structures. Management generally cannot require a homeowner to make physical improvements to park-owned property or structures, including the lot.

See MRL sections 798.73.5 an 798.83 in the Civil Code for more information Here.

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Contrary to popular belief, fixed rate financing IS available for mobile homes and manufactured homes built prior to June of 1976. Visit California Manufactured Home Finance’s website at  www.camhf.com for more information on financing a mobile home.

This concludes today’s Mobile home edition of  ”Did you know?”

17 million, or 8% of the US population

How much less does a factory-built home cost to construct than a site-built home?

up to 40% less

Where are manufactured homes placed most often?

mobile home parks or communities hold half of the countries manufactured homes, while the other half reside on private property