Handyman · Naples, FL · Member since 2009 · 3 posts · 0 votes
I've came across two deals in a 55 and older mobile home park.
Need assistance: To remove the moblie home and take to my property the association requires a 55 or older buyer.(It's not there mobile home only the lot is)..
My understanding is that I going purchase the home from the owner . I give the owner a contract to buy the home and we finish the deal. The home is mine. Now that mean's that I can do what ever I want with the home correct? Can the association stop me from moving my new mobile home to my new property? The owner is a motivated seller and will do as he wish's with the home. those are his words. Need feed back please
Tucson, AZ · Member since 2008 · 945 posts · 45 votes
17y
Possibly. You need to read the associations Incorporation papers, the bylaws, the ccrs, and the rules and regulations. Be very careful here. No matter what the seller says, he/you may not be able to move it.
I wonder if he would move it to your lot, then sell it to you. that way YOU might avoid problems.
Ofgift
Tucson, AZ · Member since 2008 · 945 posts · 45 votes
17y
Possibly. You need to read the associations Incorporation papers, the bylaws, the ccrs, and the rules and regulations. Be very careful here. No matter what the seller says, he/you may not be able to move it.
I wonder if he would move it to your lot, then sell it to you. that way YOU might avoid problems.
Ofgift
Rental Property Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2008 · 355 posts · 324 votes
17y
Originally posted by David Dunnebacke:
I've came across two deals in a 55 and older mobile home park.
Need assistance: To remove the moblie home and take to my property the association requires a 55 or older buyer.(It's not there mobile home only the lot is)..
My understanding is that I going purchase the home from the owner . I give the owner a contract to buy the home and we finish the deal. The home is mine. Now that mean's that I can do what ever I want with the home correct? Can the association stop me from moving my new mobile home to my new property? The owner is a motivated seller and will do as he wish's with the home. those are his words. Need feed back please
Ownership and residence are not the same thing. The park can not prevent anyone from purchasing the home, but might be able to restrict who occupies it. If your planning on moving the home, I would first make sure the home is of the age etc to be able to move. If it meets the required moving requirements, purchase the home and then notify the park you are the new owner. Tell them you do not intend on living in the home, but you will be pulling it off thier property to your own land.
In most states the mobile home act gives the homeowner the right to sell the home to who ever they please, but it also gives the park the right to restrict who is a resident.
Handyman · Naples, FL · Member since 2009 · 3 posts · 0 votes
17y
ofgift, I will take your word on the being careful part and you have a great Idea as far as the owner may move the home for me... Thank you very much for the insite. David
Handyman · Naples, FL · Member since 2009 · 3 posts · 0 votes
17y
Jim, I will take your advice and make sure the trailer is of age to move and that I'm free and clear with the association with no problems. In this community the association is very strict with the 55yr and older regulation. Thankyou for the important information.
David
Tucson, AZ · Member since 2008 · 945 posts · 45 votes
17y
Maybe the easiest way to find out if the ***. will allow it to be moved is to call them anonymously and ask. Tell themm you own one onf the homes in their park. If they say no, ask them to tell you you which part of the park rules says that, then check that info.
The seller may (of not) have a copy of the ccrs, it may be on-line and maybe you need a password to read them, or, the ccrs should be recorded in the county recorders office.
WHATEVER they tell you, check it. Board members lie, management co's lie, and you want to be sure. In this case, it's part of due diligence.
Ofgift