According to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) membership listing linked here, Harmony Communities is a member of “the Institute.” According to the press release from District Attorney Dan Dow: “Mobile home park residents generally have lower value assets and net worth than those living in traditional homes, often making these residents economically vulnerable.” For those seeking correct manufactured housing industry terminology tips, click here and here. The economic vulnerability of residents of land-lease manufactured home communities (MHCs) has been highlighted in reports on MHLivingNews and MHProNews by citing an array of sources that span the left-right divide. Part I of this report with analysis will provide the press release by Dow’s office to MHProNews. Part II will provide additional information and commentary that include sources as cited that include Harmony Communities, MHI, and other sources. Part III will be our Sunday weekly MHVille headlines in review. There is more in store, so let’s dive in.
Part I