With all the discussion on global climate change, alternative energy sources, and the warm California sunshine (well, maybe not this summer), much mention has been made about the installation of solar panels to generate electricity. Most homeowners,... more >> You are cordially invited to join us at the 2010 Convention & Expo! Book your guest room at the Monterey Marriott and we'll give you a $30 discount off your Convention registration fees. MHI is pleased to inform you that we received the final letter from the US House of Representatives, Committee on Financial Services to HUD. The letter, signed by Barney Frank and Spencer Bachus, addresses the SAFE Act implementation date, the unreas... more >> On June 7, FHFA released a proposed rule (Enterprise Duty to Serve Underserved Markets; 75 FR 32099) that excludes personal property lending in the GSE duty to serve the manufactured housing market. Specifically, the proposed rule would “consider onl... more >> Extension of sell-through date for distributors, fabricators and retailers of Pre-Phase 1 finished goods to December 31, 2011. WMA has been working with the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency to secure a temporary exemption from SAFE Act implementation for owners of mobilehome parks who occasionally carry back paper (chattel loans) on mobilehomes in their... more >> WMA and Financial Strategies have teamed up to provide you with the SAFE Act education and licensing information that you need. WMA has negotiated with Financial Strategies to provide you with a 10% discount on your education so that you will receiv... more >> On or before September 1, 2010, mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks must adopt and post notice in a conspicuous park location of an emergency preparedness plan that may include either the 1997 plan adopted by the state Office of Emergency Se... more >> The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to delay enforcement of the new Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule will provide much-needed time to get more remodelers and other contractors trained – and for EPA to get the word out to cons... more >> At the request of several Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is further delaying enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that would affect the scope of entities covered by the... more >> Parkowners and managers should be wary and get estimates from their attorneys and other sources. Parkowners and managers can also use the OES Approved Template for a Disaster Manual, or you can visit our comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Evacua... more >>