Patriot Homes Bad Bad Bad

[Randy]

I have a Patriot Home it has been the worst thing we have ever owened.It is built awfull. The service is very bad.The floor has been bad the electric bad . elec is high.It has very little insulation.roof needs replaced after only a few years.If you have a problem with the home you have to get the state to help.The factory missrepresents the home.The home cost alot and built very poor.It is not what you see its what they put under and behind all the bells and whistles.The state had to make them nail the floor down .And replace lumber in the floor.and lots mor problems.This home was built in Texas They do not stand behind the homes.If you want more information please leave A post I hope the rest of the builders are better to the buyers Thanks Randy The state has had to come and inspect the home many times and force them to make repairs

[David Oxhandler]

Manufactured Housing has matured over the past several years from a temporary or low end product to a main stream resolution to the American home ownership dream. Our homes are better built, some would say, in may cases even better than site built, more energy efficient, and even better able to withstand the worst threats of nature.

"There's an advantage to factory-constructed homes over site-built homes: precision. The result is a strong, durable, quality-crafted home with easy-care exterior materials. Factory-constructed manufactured homes are built to a tough Federal code. These homes are crafted to rigid standards of fit and finish by skilled workers using all the finest materials, brand-name fixtures appliances." (BuiltStronger.com)

Most builders have shifted their attention from the dealer to the end user. Manufacturers have increased quality control and warranty programs to satisfy homeowners. Yet once in a while there is a problem for the homeowner that can fall between the cracks and go unsatisfied.

All residential manufactured homes (mobile homes) must comply with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. Since June 15, 1976, manufacturers have confirmed compliance with the Standards by attaching a red label to the back of each transportable section of a home produced.

The extent to which the federal HUD agency can help a homeowner resolve a complaint depends on the seriousness of the problem. In cases where safety-related defects in homes create an unreasonable risk of injury to the occupants, manufacturers must correct the defect in a short period. HUD cannot require correction unless the defects were introduced into the home during the manufacturing process. The on-site installation of a manufactured home is not regulated by HUD.

If a problem arises with a manufactured home, the first contact should be the retailer. Most problems can be eliminated quickly. If the retailer cannot help, the second contact should be the manufacturer. Manufacturers, for the most part, are quick to respond to consumers.

It is important to put a complaint in writing. Also, make a copy to keep with your records. The letter should include the serial number of the home with a list of the problems. List any known factors that contributed to the problem. Also list any secondary issues related to the problem.


See How and Where to File an Unresolved Problem with Your MH for more info

[hillcountrybuyer]

Wow, your experience is surprising and disappointing. Might I ask which "series" model you purchased? And how old is your home?