ARC Aka American Residential Communities, ARC Mobile Home Park- No Refunds given, poor housing, lack of maintenance work, unfair housing practices, 'switch and bait' advertising Wichita,Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma,

I agree with all of the comments made in this article regarding the poor quality of the mobile home park and the management. When I purchased a home in The Meadows, in Aurora, CO, (owned by ARC) I was told I would receive new appliances as 1 of the appliances had been removed and the other 2 did not work properly. It took almost 3 months to finally get all of the appliances.

During my first 6 months in the park, the management changed hands 4 times. Since that time, we have finally had 1 manager for several months, but the park is not in any better condition. Dogs run wild, kids constantly run through our yard and even RIDE THEIR BIKES through the yard. I found out recently that the high traffic is due to a resident in the section behind us who is running a store out of their house. Legally, I'm sure. The kids buy snacks and candy and drop their garbage all over my lawn.

They have placed demand for payment notices on my door on 3 occasions erroneously. I have paid my rent on time since I moved in. They leave other notices regarding inspections they intend to do; the notices give a list of things you must do to be in compliance and almost always, the notice is given only 1-3 days before the inspection and includes ridiculous expectations such as the litter on my lawn or the dog waste that is constantly left there by other dogs in the park.

We live adjacent to a large field that is infested with prairie dogs. When I moved in, they had only burrowed within the field. Within a year and 1/2, they have moved onto the park property and have burrowed under my trailer and have begun to move further into the park. In addition, there is a skunk den within the park's property which they have ignored. The complaints have yielded no response. I have researched and will be filing formal complaints as this is considered a health issue by landlord-tenant local laws. Prairie dogs are known to carry ticks, lice, rabies and other illnesses.

Moving into this park is the worst mistake I've ever made. I am currently saving money to move my trailer into a park that I had lived in several years ago. I made a huge mistake by not returning to that park and I chose this one because I liked the home. I can not wait to get out of here. Dogs and kids run wild, the houses look trashy, I feel like I live in the hood.

Thank you for this site!

Dear ARC Resident,
 
I have lived in an ARC community in Utah for three years. I have not been happy with how my community is run. I feel that ARCs business practices are not in any way to the benefit of the ARC resident. Because of this I have created a Blog in hopes of unifying ARC residents across the country and giving ourselves a voice. I hope to show ARC that we will not stand by and be treated this way. In our community the majority of the residents are widows, single mothers with small children, disabled persons and families living well below the poverty level (people who have little-to-no other housing options). I feel ARC takes advantage of these people who are just struggling to keep their heads above the water. I would like to see ARC change for the better and work together with, and in favor of their residents! Things can change! Things dont have to be the way they are now! If you have any comments or complaints, or are willing to fill out a short survey please visit:
 
www.arccomments.blogspot.com
 
Please spread the word to all current or past ARC residents you are in contact with! Dont let ARC drive us from our homes! Please participate!
 
Sincerely, your Fellow ARC Resident

First of all I would like to apologize for the treatment you have recieved from your CM!  No one should be treated that way, and no one should be lied to!  I am an ACM (Assistant Community Manager) for ARC, in a different area.  This is not typical behavior of the company, and I assure you that if the corporate office was aware of this behavior they would not be satisfied.  That was misleading for them to tell you there was no mold and then to find out that it was there, and my suggestion is this-  get a hold of their District Manager.  If you ask for it at the office, they should give it to you.  If the District Manager is not helpful, then I next suggest talking to the Regional VP.  This is a rectifiable situation.  The community I am with went through a similar issue before I came aboard.  Again, this is not acceptable, hence, why they are no longer with the company.  ARC is a respectable company and strives to provide the "American Dream"- home ownership for those who might not qualify through a bank or other mortgage company.  I wish you the best, and I hope you achieve some sort of relief by contacting the DM or RVP.     

She is correct....Please SAVE YOURSELF in advance and do not rent or buy from them you will regret it.