My friend has a huge backyard he has enough land to have separate yards. His mom wants to sell or rent her house out and she wants him to put a mobile home on his property for her to live in. He doesn't mind doing it and thinks it will be cool because right now he has to drive far to check on her help her with upkeep. Problem is he doesn't know where to start. Any info I can pass on?
2007-07-28 12:33:50 · 12 answers · asked by damron 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
He offered her to move in his house (wife died) but his mom wants to have her own so she came up with this idea. What are cc & r's? He lives in an old established urban area. The lot is so big developers have tried to buy his property but he doesn't want to sell.
2007-07-28 13:01:52 · update #1
My friend says his mom saw some kind of "pre fab" house that sits on a concrete base.
2007-07-29 02:47:33 · update #2
Check with the metropolitian planning commission in your city. They can tell you.
You will need to tell them the address of the main house or a legal description (i,e, lot 10, beetlejuice subdivsion) should be on the tax bill.
They can then tell you what zone you are in. You or they can then look up the code for your zone. The codes are on the internet but it would be easier for them because it's pretty detailed.
2007-07-28 12:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by cowboysfan19721972 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-09 01:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he lives in a development, his cc & r's would tell him what he is allowed to do.
Some zones allow one house per one acre, sometimes mobile homes can be put on a property but you have to make sure it has its own electricity (not plugged into the house by a cord), running water and a bathroom with either a septic tank or connected to the sewer.
Go to the local zoning office and see if the clerk can help you there. He might also mention that it is to take care of his mother although they may ask him why doesn't he let her live in his house.
2007-07-28 12:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Even if mobile homes are allowed in that area, they may not be allowed on that lot because there is already a home there. There is likely a 1 home per lot restriction.
Even if you can do it, you may not want to. Mobile homes DECREASE in value over time. It may take a couple months longer, but if you can build a an additional cottage or house on the lot, that will INCREASE the value if the property.
2007-07-28 13:26:03 · answer #4 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buyer Beware........always remember that. She should have had inspection before she purchased mobile home. I feel for her, have her look at purchase agreement, if it says, "Sold As Is"..then unfortunately she is screwed. Always have an inspector look at housing!! Regardless if the city will do repairs. I'm sure the city only does certain repairs as the tax payer is coughing up the cash. If the home value is lower than cost of repairs, then its not reasonable
2016-05-21 04:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by kathlyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good that you watching out for your friend and his mom. Not taking proper steps in checking up front with the local authorities to be sure that local zoning commission will even allow this or if there are permits or licenses that will be needed so they wont suffer fines or something. The tax accessors or property appraisers office will be a good start to finding out. hope this helps
2007-07-28 13:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Etta P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 08:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on local zoning laws. However if it is still on the wheels and has a VIN#, you may be able to claim it is a camper and not a perminent residence.
There are other ways around zoning laws. Ask around town :-)
2007-07-28 21:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by Gulfstreamxo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely,
The zoning is very strict to day,I think in areas you have to put a sign in your window for so many days & maybe you may have to put it in the paper for the residents in the area to read, hopefully it wont be that strict.
Ross
2007-07-28 12:50:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some cities do allow this. Check with your city regarding zoning laws before making any "wrong moves".
2007-07-28 12:39:58 · answer #10 · answered by Sunshine 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋