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TMHAs 64th Annual Convention Announcement
We are only months away from returning to the J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa in San Antonio on August 14-16, 2016. We hope you will consider joining us for our 64th Annual Convention.
The J.W Marriott … more
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MH Tax Liens Beyond Four Year Limit Removed by MH Division of TDHCA
The Manufactured Housing Division has informed TMHA and the public that all tax liens for personal property manufactured homes that were not properly preserved by filing a collection law suit within … more
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Huntsville Round Two - City Council Debates new MH Regulations
The City Council of Huntsville met Tuesday, April 19, to hear on first reading proposed ordinance changes related to manufactured homes and MH communities. The proposed changes would require any new … more
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New guidance from HUD to Avoid Breaking Discrimination Laws for Resident Screening
The office of general counsel at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently published guidance on the proper application of Fair Housing Act (Act) standards related to the use of … more
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April 1 MH TDHCA Board Meeting Recap
On Friday, April 1, the board of the Manufactured Housing Division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs met in Austin. The agenda only contained two substantive items: approval of … more
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Practical Tips for Business Owners on When and How to Form an LLC
Operating your business through a properly formed and managed entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company (an “LLC”), is one of the most effective ways to limit your personal … more
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This Land is your Land, this Land is our Land ... What Constitutes a Taking
I get the calls and the irate emails from members who are recently face-to-face with some ordinance, or zoning prohibition or are hit with some new permit requirement. The conversations are nearly … more
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Nederland and the History of TMHA Against Cities
This is part two of my article about local zoning, constitutional takings and what it means for manufactured housing. I love history. And to use the familiar Edmund Burke quote, “Those who don't know … more
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WHAT IF MY PARK IS THE NEXT FLINT, MICHIGAN?
If you follow any mainstream news or social media, you have likely seen or heard about the recent Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis. Essentially what is going on is the City of Flint, … more
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New HUD On-Site Completion Rule
On September 8, 2015 HUD published the On-Site Completion of Construction of Manufactured Homes final rule. This rule change was originally proposed back in June 23, 2010. The final rule establishes … more