Mainstream media routinely does flashbacks to set the context for new or developing controversies. In manufactured housing, to be fair, there are some examples of that by others, but they are arguable often tilted with little or no evidence provided to support their often flawed thinking, easily debunked, and outrageous […]
A contact at HUD has told MHProNews that the contents from the page linked here were not on their official website about two years ago. A contact with the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has told MHProNews that this is ‘old’ information, that they protested years
14 years has gone by since Congress passed what is styled as, PUBLIC LAW 106–569—DEC. 27, 2000 114 STAT. 2997. Congress found that: ‘‘SEC. 602. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. ‘‘(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— ‘‘(1) manufactured housing plays a vital role in meeting the housing needs of the Nation; and ‘‘(2) manufactured
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HUD’s Regulatory Expansion violates sections of the Law While the original 1974 federal manufactured housing law included specific procedural and substantive requirements for the development and adoption of federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards, it contained no parallel requirements for the development of enforcement-related regulations. Congress changed this in
HUD has not Implement Enhanced Federal Preemption Federal preemption, with regard to federally-regulated manufactured housing, is essential to ensure interstate commerce, avoid discriminatory state or local standards or regulations, and to protect the balance between affordability and the full protection of homeowners that is required by federal law. Based on
MHProNews asked MS Bing‘s artificial intelligence (AI): “Copilot, make this image: “Cartoonish Behavior in Manufactured Housing Industry. Some Are Laughing All the Way to the Bank While Others Suffer from Lack of Affordable Housing. Competitors Kept Out by Moats.” Copilot responded as follows. “Your cartoon is ready now — it
According to left-leaning Microsoft Bing’s artificial intelligence (AI) powered preview function: “The 2026 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show will take place from January 14-16, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.” Those event promoters include MHVillage and MHInsider, platforms owned by Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS). Bing’s AI preview cited
Mark Weiss, J.D., has said in the interview that follows that he has been involved in the manufactured for the better part of forty years. During those four decades, Weiss has had a proverbial front row seat to the legislative, advocacy, and other details that he addresses in the exclusive
“Mobile homes may seem like an affordable housing option, but large investment companies are making them less and less so.” So says the statement posted on the YouTube page of “Mobile Homes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO).” To frame the timing of this flashback and fast-forward report with
“To empower attendees at the Louisville Show (or similar industry events), this checklist outlines your legal rights regarding recording and documentation. These rights are critical for ensuring transparency and holding trade associations like MHI [Manufactured Housing Institute] accountable to their own public claims and federal regulations.” So said left-leaning Google’s
