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Department of Energy Adopts Standards for Manufactured Housing Based on 2021 IECC
The Department of Energy (DOE) published it's final rule on energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing on May 30, 2022. The new standards are based on the 2021 International Energy … more
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Identifying the Opportunities to Expand Manufactured Housing
Freddie Mac recently published a report on the impact of zoning restrictions related to opportunities for manufactured housing. Freddie Mac engaged in this effort at the bequest of the industry for … more
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It’s a Special Day…Early Voting Starts Today
You can all probably imagine the shock and unjustified disappointment (in my mind at least) when I excitedly asked my wife this morning if she knew what day it was, and she had some thought that a … more
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MHI Winter Meeting & DOE Comment Letter Needed
Last week in New Orleans, MHI hosted its winter meeting. Industry members gathered to discuss the most pressing issues we face. Topics included supply chain issues, backlogs, zoning, MH community … more
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Reminder - New Landlord Flood Disclosure Effective January 1, 2022
As we originally reported at the conclusion of the 2021 regular Texas Legislative Session, a new landlord/tenant law goes into effect in the new year. The new law is in Chapter 92, Property Code, … more
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New TX Supreme Court Order Impacting Eviction Proceedings
The Texas Supreme Court issued a new emergency order on November 10 in reaction to the closure of the state’s rent relief program. The rent relief program stopped taking new applications after the $1 … more
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Update on Evictions in Texas – September 2021
It has been exceedingly challenging staying up-to-date on the constantly changing laws, rules, orders, and local ordinances dealing with evictions in Texas.
Unfortunately, I start this latest … more
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TX Special Session #2 Has Begun & More Legal Uncertainty on Extension of Eviction Moratorium
Texas Second Special Session
Second verse, same as the first. At least initially.
On Saturday, Texas started our second Special Session when Gov. Abbott announced that the second special session … more
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TMHA Offers Members New Lease with Purchase Option Addendum and Esign Notices
TMHA is pleased to announce that we have added several new member benefits into our catalog of Community Forms and informational Member Wikis.
Special thanks to Jeff Barringer and Paul Kellogg with … more
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From the 87th – Special Session
Back at it again.
After a little more than a month since the conclusion of the 87th Regular Session, the Texas legislature is once again convened in Austin. For the next 30-days the members of the … more