Washington, D.C., August 17, 2017 – In written comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on August 17, 2017 (copy attached), the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has called on the Department to withdraw a proposed “Interpretative Bulletin” (IB) concerning “frost-free” manufactured home foundations, …
Washington, D.C., August 3, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production increased during June 2017. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced 8,152 homes in June …
The current HUD manufactured housing program administrator, Pamela Danner – “parachuted” into that position on a career basis in violation of section 620(a)(1)(C) of the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 — has engaged in multiple actions and abuses over the course of her nearly four-year tenure that have needlessly, …
Attached for your review and information are two self-explanatory communications sent byMHARRto HUD on July 27, 2017 regarding the HUD manufactured housing program and, specifically, the re-assignment and replacement of the current program Administrator, Pamela Danner. These communications were sent to Ms. Maren Kasper, the White House liaison to HUD, …
Re-Assignment and Replacement of Current HUD Manufactured Housing Program Administrator Read More
The Italian philosopher, Niccolo Machiavelli, famously wrote in his political masterpiece, “The Prince” that “he who studies what ought to be done rather than what is done, will learn the way to his downfall rather than to his preservation.” And, it would appear, this is exactly what Pamela Danner — the …
“Fake News, PR and Distractions as the Industry’s Window of Opportunity Narrows” Read More
Washington, D.C., July 17, 2017 –The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has called on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to either reject or withdraw its June 17, 2016 proposed “energy efficiency” rule for manufactured homes, pursuant to Executive Orders issued by the Trump Administration which seek to …
Washington, D.C., July 11, 2017 –The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has filed written comments with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the federal regulator of the two Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – addressing the Duty to Serve Underserved Markets (DTS) “implementation” …
MHARR today filed comprehensive comments (copy attached) in response to HUD’s May 15, 2017 request for input from affected parties identifying regulations or regulatory actions that warrant repeal or modification because they eliminate jobs, inhibit job growth, are not cost-justified, or meet one of several additional criteria set forth in …
HUD Code Industry Manufacturers, Retailers and Communities Read More
Washington, D.C., May 9, 2017 – The entirely discretionary final “Duty to Serve Underserved Markets” (DTS) rule published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 29, 2016 — opposed by the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) as being totally inconsistent with the mandatory and remedial nature …
Terrible FHFA Duty to Serve Rule Leads to Useless Fannie And Freddie DTS Chattel Plans Read More
Washington, D.C., May 8, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has formally called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw certification requirements contained in its December 2016 Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products rule, which discriminate against manufactured housing and manufactured housing producers. …
MHARR to EPA: withdraw discriminatory formaldehyde mandate Read More
Attached please find your copy of the April 19, 2017 “MHARR WASHINGTON UPDATE” an exclusive report and analysis addressing: HUD DEFIES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S REGULATORY REFORMS · LATEST HUD MEETING SHOWS NEED FOR PROGRAM SHAKE-UP · DE FACTO REGULATIONS DODGE REGULATORY REFORMS/2000 LAW · INDUSTRY MUST RESIST HUD INSTALLATION POWER-GRAB · STRICT OVERSIGHT OF HUD PROGRAM BUDGET MUST CONTINUE …
MHARR April 19, 2017 Washington Update — An Exclusive Report and Analysis Read More
Washington, D.C., April 4, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production increased substantially again during February 2017. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers …
Washington, D.C., April 3, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has learned that the former administrator of the federal manufactured housing program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mr. Henry Czauski, Esq., has retired from HUD as of April 1, 2017. In announcing his …
By Mark Weiss APRIL 2017 In the natural world, the telltale scent of decay inevitably attracts predators and opportunists. Apparently, it is no different with the decay of the HUD manufactured housing program over the past decade, and particularly over the past three years. With the program in a steep …
MHARR — ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES “Why Manufactured Housing Must Remain Federally Regulated” Read More
March 21, 2017 Dear Sir or Madam: The following comments are submitted on behalf of the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). MHARR is a Washington, D.C.-based national trade association representing producers of manufactured housing regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pursuant to the …
By Mark WeissMARCH 2017 “Time for REAL Change at HUD … and Beyond” Welcome to the inaugural issue of “MHARR — Issues and Perspectives.” This will be the first in a new …
Washington, D.C., March 13, 2017 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has formally called upon the newly-confirmed Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Gov. Rick Perry, to withdraw, in toto, the proposed manufactured housing “energy” rule published by DOE in the Federal Register on June …
Washington, D.C., January 30, 2017 – At a Duty to Serve (DTS) “listening session” conducted by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in Chicago, Illinois on January 25, 2017, the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) advised FHFA officials and representatives of the FHFA-regulated Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), that the …
MHARR to FHFA: Duty To Serve Without Chattel Is Unacceptable Read More
Washington, D.C., December 5, 2016 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manufactured housing industry production increased once again during October 2016. Just-released statistics indicate that HUD Code manufacturers produced …
HUD Code Production Growth Continues In October 2016 Read More
MHARR Echoes President-Elect And Congress In Calling For Moratorium On Pending Regulations — Targets Three Critical Manufactured Housing Regulations Washington, D.C., November 21, 2016 – The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) has joined President-Elect Trump and the leadership of Congress in calling for federal agencies to place a moratorium on …
MHARR Calls For Moratorium On 3 Critical Regulations Read More
