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A Consumer's Guide to
Today's Manufactured Home - Brought to you by Greater Dakota Homes, MHI
and the Federal Consumer Information Center (FCIC).
- RENTAL COMMUNITIES
Perhaps a rental community
specifically planned for manufactured housing appeals to you. Placing
your home in such a community involves fewer practical concerns than
placing the home on your own land since most services are included in
your lease payments. If the idea of a rental community interests you,
visit several. Today's manufactured home communities offer many of the
same conveniences and services found in other planned residential
developments. We have information about rental communities. Compare
services, amenities, and the costs of each, including the rent,
installation fees, and other miscellaneous service charges. Ask the
following questions before deciding on a community:
- Is a written lease required? If so,
for what length of time?
- What are the charges for utility
connections and other services?
- Who is responsible for ground
maintenance, snow removal, garbage collection, street maintenance,
and mail delivery?
- What are the community's rules and
regulations? Can I live with them? For example, are pets allowed?
- Are there any special requirements
or restrictions if I sell my home?
- How are rent increases handled?
- Is there a homeowner's association?
- Are there restrictive covenants?
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