Featured Stories
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It's beginning to look a lot like ... Session
When the temperature starts dropping, the decorations go up in the neighborhood, and we find ourselves in the first few weeks of December we all know what everyone is thinking about - the Texas … more
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In Wake of Historic Election, Change is on the Way
It’s the dawning of a new day. After the shock and elation or disappointment wash over us, and we all have taken a collective deep breath, we can begin looking to the future. And in that future I … more
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Polls Open for Early Voting
Early voting for the November 8 election starts today and runs through November 4. TMHA encourages all members to participate and cast your votes for the nominees who will best represent your … more
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City of Austin MH Ordinance Update
Manufactured housing continues to capture the attention of several of the city council members in Austin. The council recently denied a re-zoning request that would have allowed for the development … more
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Department of Labor New Overtime Rule
The US Department of Labor’s new overtime rules become effective December 1, 2016. The rule changes increase the salary threshold for exemption to $47,476 per year. Meaning if you have an employee … more
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MHI's Fair Housing 101 and Sample Policies
Compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) has long been required of housing providers, including manufactured housing and manufactured home communities. And for those not aware the … more
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HUD Guidance on Limited English Proficiency
On September 15, 2016 HUD published a guidance memo on the Fair Housing Act (FHA) - Protections of Persons with Limited English Proficiency. Specifically, the guidance addresses how disparate … more
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Recent MH and Modular Agencies Board and Council Meetings
On Friday, August 19, the Manufactured Housing Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs met. Budgets were the work of the day. The main agenda items were to approve the 2017 … more
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Alleged Housing Advocate Group Seeks Quick Profits from Landlords
TMHA has recently been made aware of a company confirmed to be operating in Texas that has filed numerous complaints against landlords in an effort to compel a conciliation agreement and payout to … more
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TMHA Retailer Stats Updated with My Stats Filtering
With this month's stats release we are pleased to introduce a new feature for our members with TDHCA licenses called My Stats filtering. Employees of these member locations will now see the My Stats … more