Support on Legislative Issues:
MHCA has
successfully defended community owners regarding the following state, local and national issues:
-
rent control
- tenants' first right of refusal
when a community is for sale
-
tenants having years as opposed to months to bring their
homes to community standards
-
reclassification of some RVs as
manufactured homes
- Pima County property taxes
-
utility rate hearings
-
zoning issues, including City of
Mesa, Apache Junction and Benson discriminatory practices
- fair housing laws
-
EPA drinking water regulations affecting communities billing tenants
for water
-
postal box regulations
-
standards to which manufactured
homes must be built
Support on Regulatory Issues:
Community owners have a position on the state Board of
Manufactured Housing, which sets many of the standards for manufactured homes
including foundations, which affect community owners. Through the support of its
members, MHCA has been working to protect the rights of Community Owners for over
55 years!
Educational Opportunities:
Conferences:
- MHCA’s Annual Conference
in Phoenix features national Industry leaders and speakers. Exhibitors present new
services and products, the seminar schedule for the year is outlined and community owners enjoy a golf tournament as well as endless networking opportunities.
- MHCA's Southern Arizona
Conference presented in Tucson, is a one-day conference which also showcases speakers, exhibitors
and networking opportunities.
Seminars:
- MHCA
fullfills state requirements with one-day seminars throughout Arizona on topics such as the Arizona
Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, fair housing laws, legal issues
and practical tips for the day-to-day management of communities. The speakers are
well respected industry members. Participants receive proof of attendance. Discounts on registration are offered to MHCA
members.
MHCA’s Newsletter, Today & Tomorrow:
Articles on legal, legislative and
management issues by attorneys familiar with the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries. Mailed directly to you and/or your community managers six times a year.
Publications:
MHCA manuals assist community owners
managers and are offered to MHCA members at a discount. See a detailed list of publications.
MHCA Membership Directory:
A Membership Directory is
available to community owners and prospective residents.
Landlord / Tenant Mediation Services:
MHCA and the tenants’ association have
established a mediation program to resolve disputes within a community. Mediation may
mean resolving a problem before it goes to court!
Consultation Services:
MHCA’s Board of Governors and staff are available to assist you
with your questions and concerns.
MHCA Web Site Listing:
A free listing on the MHCA Web site and a link to your community’s Web site.
Blue Ribbon Community Program:
MHCA and the tenants’ association have developed
the Blue Ribbon Program which rates communities based upon their physical premises,
manager education and resident satisfaction. MHCA members are eligible for the Blue
Ribbon Community designation.
Unit Organizational Support:
MHCA has divided the state into 10 regions or Units. The Units offer
community owners the opportunity to meet and discuss local issues and network. Each
Unit is asked to elect a person to represent it on the MHCA Board of Governors, the
governing body of the Association.
