RitaW2 (Florida)
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I came on this site looking for help on starting a H.O.A. I am not able to get anywhere on line... I know you have to have a percentage but not sure on much else.. We are in dire need fast...Thank you Rita
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TonyM3 (Arizona)
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Posts: 170
Posted:
Dire need? Sounds serious. If the developer saw no need to form an HOA to care for common property what constitutes "dire need"?
RitaW2 (Florida)
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Posted:
well I have lived here for 16 yrs. we have been thru about 6 owners, We own the mobile homes but not the land... Their was one some yrs, ago but I don't think it was run right... It did not last long... So with the new owners we have now they are raising the lot rent like 8% & now they are not doing the lawns that is included in the lot rent... So another girl & myself thought we would try to do something to help their are a few older ladies that this rent increase is going to be hard on them...Rita
GlenL (Ohio)
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Posted:
Rita I understand what you are wanting and there may even be restrictions (Covenants) on the land however you as a renter would not IMO be able to start a HOA. Only the person or persons that actually own the property could. I know it's hard when prices go up but that's happening everywhere including HOA's and while some cap the increases at a certain percentage without an owner vote that doesn't mean it would help you in this situation because wile some of them cap the percentage of increase at 5% some go as high as 20%.
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TonyM3 (Arizona)
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Posted:
If folks can't afford a rent increase how would they afford hoa dues? Why not write a letter to the owner requesting he fulfill his obligation to maintain the property? What about rent control?
DwightT (Idaho)
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Mobile home parks are strange animals. The "homes" are often owned by the residents, but the home is sitting on rented land. I guess it's similar to a condo, except that in theory you can pack up your home and move it to a different park.
At any rate, it is possible to form an HOA in a trailer park. It would probably only be a voluntary HOA and for the most part would act as a collective bargaining unit in negotiations with the landlord. These HOAs have been effective around here when a new landowner decides to shut down the park and develop the land into something else. The HOA usually can't stop the eviction, but they have been successful in negotiating a better moving assistance arrangement for the members.
For the OP - I have no idea how you would actually go about doing it. I would suggest that you contact an attorney. You should be able to find one that isn't too expensive for at least the initial consultation. You might also be able to get some starting advice through a free legal aid service.
Good luck.
At any rate, it is possible to form an HOA in a trailer park. It would probably only be a voluntary HOA and for the most part would act as a collective bargaining unit in negotiations with the landlord. These HOAs have been effective around here when a new landowner decides to shut down the park and develop the land into something else. The HOA usually can't stop the eviction, but they have been successful in negotiating a better moving assistance arrangement for the members.
For the OP - I have no idea how you would actually go about doing it. I would suggest that you contact an attorney. You should be able to find one that isn't too expensive for at least the initial consultation. You might also be able to get some starting advice through a free legal aid service.
Good luck.
MaryA1 (Arizona)
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Rita,
I know of mobile home parks in AZ that have HOAs, but I'm not familiar about how they were formed or by what authority. FL is pretty progressive regarding HOA laws, so I'm thinking they may have laws governing mobile home parks also. In AZ we have the Mobile Home Park Residential Landlord and Tenant Act which outlines the rights and resp. of both landlord and tenant. My suggestion is to start at the state level and see what you can find out.
I know of mobile home parks in AZ that have HOAs, but I'm not familiar about how they were formed or by what authority. FL is pretty progressive regarding HOA laws, so I'm thinking they may have laws governing mobile home parks also. In AZ we have the Mobile Home Park Residential Landlord and Tenant Act which outlines the rights and resp. of both landlord and tenant. My suggestion is to start at the state level and see what you can find out.
MaryA1 (Arizona)
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Rita,
FL does have statutes governing mobile home parks. I would strongly suggest reading through the Mobile Home Act to determine if your landlord is operating IAW state law and take it from there. Here's the URL:
http://leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/
Scroll down to Title XL, then to Chapter 723
FL does have statutes governing mobile home parks. I would strongly suggest reading through the Mobile Home Act to determine if your landlord is operating IAW state law and take it from there. Here's the URL:
http://leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/
Scroll down to Title XL, then to Chapter 723
RitaW2 (Florida)
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Thanks everyone, Well I have made the 1st. step, I wrote a letter with our complaints & 2 other people & myself are going door to door 2ommorrow to get signatures, & send it off certified to him ot them, they do not even have the coutesy to meet us when they buy a park...... I guess thats what money can do for you, they just don't care....I just feel bad for a few residents that only get social security one lady dosn't even use her air cause the cost is too much... Most of the people in here are not like her so we could pay hoa dues, we feel at least we can get it done for the next increase next year... well I will keep you posted & thaks to all of you & god bless....Rita
MaryA1 (Arizona)
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Posted By RitaW2 on 06/30/2008 7:13 PM
Thanks everyone, Well I have made the 1st. step, I wrote a letter with our complaints & 2 other people & myself are going door to door 2ommorrow to get signatures, & send it off certified to him ot them, they do not even have the coutesy to meet us when they buy a park...... I guess thats what money can do for you, they just don't care....I just feel bad for a few residents that only get social security one lady dosn't even use her air cause the cost is too much... Most of the people in here are not like her so we could pay hoa dues, we feel at least we can get it done for the next increase next year... well I will keep you posted & thaks to all of you & god bless....Rita
Thanks everyone, Well I have made the 1st. step, I wrote a letter with our complaints & 2 other people & myself are going door to door 2ommorrow to get signatures, & send it off certified to him ot them, they do not even have the coutesy to meet us when they buy a park...... I guess thats what money can do for you, they just don't care....I just feel bad for a few residents that only get social security one lady dosn't even use her air cause the cost is too much... Most of the people in here are not like her so we could pay hoa dues, we feel at least we can get it done for the next increase next year... well I will keep you posted & thaks to all of you & god bless....Rita
What? You're not even going to check out the FL statutes for mobile home parks -- I gave you the web address. IMO, if the landlord has the authority to raise the rates what leverage will you have? If you at least read thru the Mobile Home Park Act you might find something he's doing illegally then you would have some leverage.
SusanW1 (Michigan)
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Posts: 5,202
Posted:
Rita - what would your group do with the dues? You need to be sure that your mission (purpose) will even have any power when you are dealing with your land-lord.
PatrickH (California)
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Posts: 204
Posted:
Hi Rita,
Starting and operating an HOA is a complicated legal process, so you may want to try this idea first. Start up your own group called the XYZ Residents Committee. It can be totally voluntary with whoever wants to join to support the issues and concerns of the residents. You don't need a license, registration, dues, budget, anything to get it started.
Then the folks can do just what you are doing, go around and get signatures for any letters you want to send to the property owner about any problems in your neighborhood.
By banding together to speak with one voice, the residents may be able to get changes done that they wouldn't get as individuals.
Good Luck.
Starting and operating an HOA is a complicated legal process, so you may want to try this idea first. Start up your own group called the XYZ Residents Committee. It can be totally voluntary with whoever wants to join to support the issues and concerns of the residents. You don't need a license, registration, dues, budget, anything to get it started.
Then the folks can do just what you are doing, go around and get signatures for any letters you want to send to the property owner about any problems in your neighborhood.
By banding together to speak with one voice, the residents may be able to get changes done that they wouldn't get as individuals.
Good Luck.
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