can a park an RV on someones property?

Question

There is a sustainable prefab trailer I can buy. But I don't want to park it in an RV lot. I want to lease or even buy (tic) someones backyard in Oakland, CA. I don't know yet how find someone interested and I don't even know where to find rules and guidelines for RV property. But it is a good idea, no?

Answer 1

Usually if you or a relative or perhaps a friend or an associate owns private property and the RV is NOT an eye sore to the neighborhood, you maybe be able to do this. However, you would need to make provisions for essential services to the unit.
Generally, when there is enough land to accommodate type of situation and it does not draw any negative response from the neighbors we were able to hookup this type of arrangement in my area. But, you should check with the local zoning office in your particular area to inquire more information on the subject.

Answer 2

The lowest rate I've seen for an RV to camp at a lodge is $15.00 a night (the highest I've seen is $40.00). But even at $15.00 a night, the lodge still provided hookup for electricity and water. Even though you will only be providing electricity occasionally, you are providing them with a private lot. My suggestion is this: If it's a long-term stay (more than 2 months), I would probably charge between $225 and $275 a month. If it's for a shorter stay or if you don't know how long they will be staying, then you would want to charge by the week - between $60 and $80 per week (which would end up being between $240 to 320 a month). EDIT: By the way, if they're going to stay for more than a month, you might want to get a copy of your last year's utility bills for the same months they will be staying so that you will know what your bill normally is during that time of the year and whether the people with the RV are using "more than their fair share." And get an agreement with them (in writing!) that says they'll pay the difference between the increase and what your bill normally is if the difference takes a bite out of the money you expected to receive from them.

Answer 3

Having private property doesn't always mean you can park an RV. My parents built a home on 5 acres and wanted to have a pad created for an RV for mother in law or whatever. The county zoning will not allow it. They can store it on their property but cannot hook it up and have someone living in it.

Call County zoning department and ask first. If you do it without knowing they can shut you down. If you already bought the property but cant use it for what you wanted to...your out of luck.

Due Diligence!

Good Luck

Answer 4

Where would you ever get the idea that you could possibly park your RV on someone else's property?

Answer 5

Contact the city of Oakland.