Welcome to
Manufactured Home Residents
for Change
MHR4C
We believe in taking action with urgency and care to serve seniors who need us most. Help us protect and preserve your right to live in your home in your retirement community with the peace of mind that your fixed income can financially support you and your lifestyle.
Our Story began in June of 2023 in our 55+ mobile home park. Without notice our turnover lot rents were increased by a substantial amount causing all of the senior residents/homeowners to lose thousands of dollars of equity in their homes. This injustice raised a red flag, so a few residents formed a committee to research the mobile home park industry, learn about the property management company that raised our rent, and studied the Arizona Mobile Home Park Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. We gathered facts and had a professional market report compiled that compared our market values with the surrounding mobile home parks market values that we were compared to. We had a meeting with upper management of the property management company and presented our findings to them. Thankfully, after comparison of our data to theirs they reversed the lot rent back to the previous lot rent amount. Due to this experience along with the research completed, we realized there are many more issues to deal with when living in a 55+ mobile home park. However, our committee separated shortly after this. Following this separation, the work of MHR4C evolved and will continue to help as many seniors as possible living on fixed incomes that reside in mobile home parks across America. We are happy to inform our supporters that we are in the process of filing a nonprofit status.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to providing services to seniors living on a fixed income while residing in a mobile home park through support to manage positive landlord and tenant relationships with effective communications, advocacy to uphold laws that stabilize better living conditions, and with empowerment through education regarding your tenant rights and your landlord's legal responsibilities.
Our Vision
Collectively working toward a brighter future with affordable housing in 55 + mobile home park communities in America
Our Values
are deeply rooted in Idealism
Our idealism arms us with a strong inner compass to distinguish right from wrong. Our idealism drives us to fight for causes that we believe in and to stand up for justice, equality and truth. Our idealism has blessed us with a deep sense of morality and a passion for making the world for seniors a better place. Our idealism has revealed a vision of what the world for seniors could be and we are not afraid to take action to bring about change. Our idealism is about striving to create a world where people, our seniors, are treated fairly with dignity and respect. Our idealism has led us to become advocates for the underdog, our seniors, to stand up against injustice and to inspire others to do the same. Our idealism believes in the goodness of humanity. It has turned us into leaders of unwavering commitment to our values for social change. This sense of idealism helps us to navigate the world with purpose along with championing the causes we care about, our seniors, resulting in the inspiration of others to take bold steps toward positive change. We are here to support, advocate, educate, and empower our senior communities within the U.S. to the best of our ability. Thank you in advance for your time and support with our efforts to help us help you.
Victories, Current Work, Future Goals
Vital ... Vocal ... Victorious
Victory
1. Reversed turnover rent increase in 2023 in our mobile home park
2. Used the law in our residential mobile home park landlord and tenant act to receive a reimbursement and adjustment for being over-charged for our parks water rates and monthly usage.
Current Active Work
We have launched a letter writing campaign to send multiple letters to state elected officials to produce a bill/s that will be enacted into law a rent cap in Arizona.
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We have also started a nationwide petition to accumulate supporters for permanent nationwide rent stabilization programs for seniors on fixed incomes in mobile home parks. Sign petition here: mobile-home-parks-on-a-fixed-income-in-america?
We are working on earning a certification to become a Certified Community Legal Advocate for the state of Arizona. We will specialize as a Housing Stability Legal Advocate for seniors, disabled, and the homeless.
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Future Goals
We believe in the power of numbers. We are working toward building a coalition by recruiting all senior mobile home residents in mobile home parks to join our cause as well as partnering with other organizations that are working on the same common goals.
Get Involved
Our Services
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Advocacy
We want to inspire as many people as we can to get involved with writing letters to your elected officials in your state to pass a permanent rent stabilization law for seniors. We have 4 sample template letters to choose from. However, if you want your letter to reflect your situation, request a consultation below for assistance
MAKE YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
Address your concerns to your state and federal elected politicians and officials such as our U.S. President, state governors, state senators, and state legislators regarding a long overdue national rent stabilization program for seniors on fixed incomes living in mobile home parks. At MHR4C, we are proposing that landlords cannot raise the annual rent increase more than 50% of the annual cost of living increase. Click on any link below to be transferred and make your voice be heard!
www.whitehouse.gov/contact, click on "Share your thoughts with the President"
Senator Ruben Gallego - Senator Ruben Gallego
Senator Mark Kelly - Share Your Thoughts - Senator Mark Kelly
What can my state senator do for me? Click on the underlined text
Understanding State Senators: A Comprehensive Guide
Governor Katie Hobbs - Voice an Opinion | Office of the Arizona Governor.
What can a state governor do for me? Click on the underlined text,
Understanding the Duties of a State Governor
​Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes - www.azag.gov/contact-us
What can my states attorney general do for me? Click on the underlined link: Powers and Duties - National Association of Attorneys General
Our Affiliate Partners
In Arizona, we are partnering with UMHOV United Manufactured Home Owner Volunteers
In Arizona, AEMPRO Association for the Education of Manufactured, Park Model and RV Homeowners
In California we are now collaborating with the Mobile Home Resident Coalition, (MHRC)
In Oregon we are working with Manufactured Homeowners for Change.
​In New Jersey we are coordinating with Manufactured Homeowners Association New Jersey (MHOANJ)
In New Mexico reach out to jdemichele920@gmail.com
In Minnesota we are involved with National Manufactured Home Owners Association (NMHOA)
Click the underlined names above to be transferred to their website, Facebook page, or email for further information and assistance.
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Our Residents Say
We reside in a 55+ community in Arizona and pay lot rent. Our home was up for sale. We lost that sale due to an absurd lot rent increase. Thanks to Manufactured Home Residents for Change (MHRC) for their drive, dedication, and determination they not only resolved a decrease in lot rents for new buyers but also a credit due to the new owners that purchased during this duration. So a huge THANK YOU! For you will accomplish so much communities in Arizona and throughout the states.
Respectfully, Phyllis & Terry Saper
FAQ
1. How can my Mobile Home Park residents get involved?
Answer: There are several ways to get involved. You can volunteer your time with us, make a monetary contribution, participate in our letter writing campaign to our state elected officials, educate yourself on the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act so you can be empowered with the knowledge of YOUR rights and responsibilities, and please "Spread the Word."
2. Where can I learn more about the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA)?
​Answer: You can read a copy of the LTA on our website, or you can contact AAMHO.org to request a class to be taught at your park.
3. Do you offer letter-writing campaign training?
Answer: Yes, please send us an email to MHRforC@gmail.com and our task force member that is in charge of it will reach out to you.
4. If I want to subscribe how much will it cost me?
Answer: No charge, it's free!
5. Do you have a Facebook page?
Answer: Yes, you can find us by clicking on the Facebook icon at the bottom of our website. Please join our Facebook community.
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Help Us Help You
Our initial work, spurred by an unjust rent increase, led us to confront powerful property management companies and fight back effectively. This victory revealed a larger problem—seniors in these communities face numerous challenges. To address these issues sustainably, I am raising funds to establish MHR4C as a nonprofit organization. Your financial support will directly fund the necessary paperwork and operational costs, allowing us to advocate more effectively for our seniors' rights. Imagine a world where every senior knows their rights and can live with dignity and security. That’s the world we want to create, and we can’t do it without your help. Together, we can ensure that the voices of our seniors resonate loudly, paving the way for meaningful change. Your generosity will empower us to protect and uplift this vulnerable community.
Join Our Team
Currently accepting resumes for board of directors, fund raisers, marketers, and general volunteers
Please attach your resume to the form with your name, email, and what position you are interested in.
Thank you for your interest in our mission, your support, and passion to work to toward executing it.