Join the MHCA

Join the MHCA online either as a community owner or a service provider and enjoy the advantages of MHCA membership:

Support on Legislative Issues:

MHCA has successfully defended community owners regarding the following state, local and national issues:

rent control
tenants' first right of refusal when a community is for sale
tenants having years as opposed to months to bring their homes to community standards
reclassification of some RVs as manufactured homes
Pima County property taxes
utility rate hearings
zoning issues, including City of Mesa, Apache Junction and Benson discriminatory practices
fair housing laws
EPA drinking water regulations affecting communities billing tenants for water
postal box regulations
standards to which manufactured homes must be built

Support on Regulatory Issues:

Community owners have a position on the state Board of Manufactured Housing, which sets many of the standards for manufactured homes including foundations, which affect community owners. Through the support of its members, MHCA has been working to protect the rights of Community Owners for over 55 years!

Educational Opportunities:

Conferences:

MHCA’s Annual Conference in Phoenix features national Industry leaders and speakers. Exhibitors present new services and products, the seminar schedule for the year is outlined and community owners enjoy a golf tournament as well as endless networking opportunities.
MHCA's Southern Arizona Conference presented in Tucson, is a one-day conference which also showcases speakers, exhibitors and networking opportunities.

Seminars:

MHCA fullfills state requirements with one-day seminars throughout Arizona on topics such as the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, fair housing laws, legal issues and practical tips for the day-to-day management of communities. The speakers are well respected industry members. Participants receive proof of attendance. Discounts on registration are offered to MHCA members.

MHCA’s Newsletter, Today & Tomorrow:
Articles on legal, legislative and management issues by attorneys familiar with the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries. Mailed directly to you and/or your community managers six times a year.

Publications:
MHCA manuals assist community owners managers and are offered to MHCA members at a discount. See a detailed list of publications.

MHCA Membership Directory:

A Membership Directory is available to community owners and prospective residents.

Landlord / Tenant Mediation Services:

MHCA and the tenants’ association have established a mediation program to resolve disputes within a community. Mediation may mean resolving a problem before it goes to court!

Consultation Services:

MHCA’s Board of Governors and staff are available to assist you with your questions and concerns.

MHCA Web Site Listing:

A free listing on the MHCA Web site and a link to your community’s Web site.

Blue Ribbon Community Program:

MHCA and the tenants’ association have developed the Blue Ribbon Program which rates communities based upon their physical premises, manager education and resident satisfaction. MHCA members are eligible for the Blue Ribbon Community designation.

Unit Organizational Support:

MHCA has divided the state into 10 regions or Units. The Units offer community owners the opportunity to meet and discuss local issues and network. Each Unit is asked to elect a person to represent it on the MHCA Board of Governors, the governing body of the Association.