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A great New Year’s resolution for 2026 is to reduce risk in your manufactured home community. With the start of the new year, it’s a great time to look at the conditions of your property and plan your upgrades. Being proactive in 2026 will help to reduce the risk insurance claims, protect your residents, and help improve your business overall. As we head into the new year, consider implementing some or all of these manufactured home community improvements to reduce risk in 2026. Assess the Community and Property Before you decide what needs to be upgraded, conduct a risk assessment of [...]

It’s that time of year again, and now is the perfect time to prepare your manufactured home community for the holiday season. While this is a time for celebration and spending time with loved ones, community owners have to stay focused on safety as well. That starts with planning and maintenance, so you can mitigate the risk involved with the uptick in visitors and deliveries that the holiday season brings. Inspections and Winter Weather Prep While Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, so is the colder weather. It’s important to prep and inspect your office building and any community [...]

Now that the cooler air is blowing in and the holiday season is around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start hosting fall events in your manufactured home community. Having regular events can boost community engagement and even attract new tenants. The first step in hosting a fall community event is deciding what type of event you will host. Check out these fall event ideas for your manufactured home community and planning tips. Why Community Engagement is Important It’s important for your residents to feel connected to the community. This improves long-term resident retention, community safety, and communication with your tenants. Residents [...]

Owning a manufactured home community may come with more risks than you realize. While there are many steps you can take to lower risks and prevent accidents, liability coverage remains essential to protect your business and the community. This type of coverage can shield your business from unexpected expenses that would otherwise be a big financial hit or even put you out of business. Understanding why liability coverage for manufactured home community owners is important and what to look for in a policy can ensure your business is protected. What is Liability Coverage?  Liability coverage protects you by covering claims if [...]

Owning a manufactured home community has its own unique set of risks. Putting measures in place to prevent accidents and reduce the damage will help keep costs low. From storm damage to liability lawsuits, insurance claims for manufactured home communities are often a result of preventable issues. Knowing the proactive steps to take to prevent these claims and mitigate damage will save you both time and money. Property Damage from Storms  Storms of all kinds can cause major damage to your property. While some property damage from storms can’t be prevented, there are some steps to take to help reduce the [...]

Natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and tornadoes can be devastating for a manufactured home community. Having the right insurance for natural disasters is essential for safeguarding your property, minimizing financial loss, and rebuilding your community. Without the right coverage, a natural disaster could make it impossible to recover. How Insurance for Natural Disasters Helps Your Community The right insurance coverage can help your community quickly recover after a natural disaster strikes. Insurance helps by covering damaged infrastructure and community-owned buildings, replacing lost income, paying for extra expenses and more. The financial support during this time can provide the stability your [...]

Summer is the time for fun in the sun, but steps must be taken to ensure that it’s done safely. The summer time brings its own challenges with increased traffic at the community pool, more residents grilling, and preparing for the hurricane season. There are steps you can take to ensure you are increasing summer safety at your manufactured home community and reducing your liability. Pool Safety Rules and Signage - Post the pool rules in a highly visible area at the pool entrance. The rules should include: All Children Must be Supervised by an Adult No Running No Diving No [...]

Taking care of maintenance issues in a manufactured home community keeps your community in good working order, increases resident satisfaction, and reduces liability. Roads and Pavement   The roads in your manufactured home community are one of the most-used elements on the property. Without maintenance, they deteriorate and become a safety issue. When cracks and potholes go unfilled, the roads degrade even faster. These cracks and potholes can cause trips and falls, bicycle and auto accidents, which can lead to expensive lawsuits. Maintenance Tips:  Sealcoating: Use a protective liquid sealant to seal the roads and pavement. These sealants protect the roads from [...]

Community-owned homes can be a good investment for your business, but you must manage them well. While community-owned homes have the potential to have a higher profit margin, they come with a specific set of responsibilities you need to be aware of. If you are just starting out with community-owned homes, it’s important to know what you are responsible for and what the tenant is responsible for so you can keep your tenant happy, protect your investment, and ensure your business is profitable. Choosing Tenants  When it comes to how you manage community-owned homes, screening tenants is one of the most [...]

Fostering a sense of community among the residents of your manufactured home community will increase engagement and help create a well-maintained environment. Increased community engagement leads to higher resident satisfaction, benefiting both community owners and residents. When tenants enjoy where they live and feel connected to the community, they are more likely to take pride in the property and contribute to its success.  They are happier, complain less, and help more.  They also extend their residency longer. Reasons to Boost Community Engagement Resident Retention When residents feel connected to their community, they are more likely to stay long-term. This is important [...]