Hey guys,I've heard the term "RV hell" a few times when referencing RVing out east, and I'm starting to figure out why. I'm having a heck of a time finding a rv site with openings for their monthly spots. I did, however, find someone willing to rent out their yard for a reasonable rate. Electric, water, and wifi included. It's well within the city limits, and I'm concerned about the legality. I'm not afraid of breaking the law, haha, but I am afraid of having nowhere to park. I have two potential work-arounds for this. Firstly, I have heard of people camping out next to a business as a "contracted" arrangement for over night security. Basically keeping an eye on the place and calling 911 if need be. I've heard of people having success doing this for private businesses, but I'm not sure how it would work for a residential/rental property. Perhaps providing "security" AND "maintanence" would work?My second idea is one that I have brain stormed all on my own,haha. Since he is already renting the house out to tenants, what if I was technically a tenant of the house and said that I just used the RV as a "creative space" away from the roommates. I am a musician after all, and we like to practice the same thing over and over and over. :) In reality I will be living in the RV, but "creative space" excuse would be my cover story if the cops come knocking. Now this would only be a short term solution, maybe a few months, until a space opens up in an RV site that I like. Is it really only a concern if people start to complain? How thin of ice am I skating on?Any thoughts and/or experiences? Thanks!

I don't think YOU would have any problems at all. If there were any violation of city or Home Owner's Association zoning or ordinances, it would fall on the home owner, not you.But the home owner may be in a position to tell you, you have to move. It won't be the authorities, it will be the homeowner. In the end, it's his/her property.About business, same is true there also. It's their responsibility to ensure they comply with local or city zoning ordinances, not yours.Still, the home-owner / business could make such an agreement, get in trouble later, and the ask you to move. You'd have to. No choice. If you continued to stay, then the home owner / business could take legal action against your for trespass or any other thing they wanted to.In the end, the responsibility is on the home owner, not you.

Not necessarily, Dutch...if there is an ordinance in place against using an RV or other conveyance in a manner the OP described, both the owner and the perp could be held accountable. And that's what's important, isn't it?:h Taking responsibility for one's actions...right...:h:h

I think it would be more likely to work in an industrial or business area. Residential areas wont allow it and a neighbor will end up complaining. If it's out in the sticks maybe it would work.

in our town you can live in an RV on private property if you want but you can't have a house trailer. Registered and leave the wheels on and your OK.

Why do you think it is against the law? Have you looked up the local laws?

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rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015
The city ordinance does not allow long term mobile home dwelling on residential properties. I guess the exception would be if you were just visiting, but I'm not sure how long you can stay before you're no longer a "visitor" or how they could go about enforcing it. Maybe I could visit for a month, leave for a day, and then come back and visit for another month?....

When all the neighbors start calling you in for it.

zach477 wrote:
.....and I'm concerned about the legality. I'm not afraid of breaking the law, haha,....

It's attitudes like this that gives all 'responsible' RV'ers a bad name. :R
zach477
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
The city ordinance does not allow long term mobile home dwelling on residential properties. I guess the exception would be if you were just visiting, but I'm not sure how long you can stay before you're no longer a "visitor" or how they could go about enforcing it. Maybe I could visit for a month, leave for a day, and then come back and visit for another month? ;)
Naio
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2015
Why do you think it is against the law? Have you looked up the local laws?
K_Charles
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
in our town you can live in an RV on private property if you want but you can't have a house trailer. Registered and leave the wheels on and your OK.
azrving
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I think it would be more likely to work in an industrial or business area. Residential areas wont allow it and a neighbor will end up complaining. If it's out in the sticks maybe it would work.
Executive45
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2015
Not necessarily, Dutch...if there is an ordinance in place against using an RV or other conveyance in a manner the OP described, both the owner and the perp could be held accountable.

And that's what's important, isn't it?:h Taking responsibility for one's actions...right...:h:h
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jun 13, 2015
I don't think YOU would have any problems at all. If there were any violation of city or Home Owner's Association zoning or ordinances, it would fall on the home owner, not you.

But the home owner may be in a position to tell you, you have to move. It won't be the authorities, it will be the homeowner. In the end, it's his/her property.

About business, same is true there also. It's their responsibility to ensure they comply with local or city zoning ordinances, not yours.

Still, the home-owner / business could make such an agreement, get in trouble later, and the ask you to move. You'd have to. No choice. If you continued to stay, then the home owner / business could take legal action against your for trespass or any other thing they wanted to.

In the end, the responsibility is on the home owner, not you.

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