Question

Tim owns a mobile home he wants to transform into real property. He attaches the mobile home to an approved foundation; records a document reflecting that the mobile home has been affixed to an approved foundation system; and obtains a certificate of occupancy. Which step, if any, did Tim leave out?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: Tim forgot to get a building permit

Explanation:

In order to convert a mobile home into real property, these conditions must be met:

• homeowner must obtain a building permit
• the mobile home must be attached to a permanent foundation
• homeowner must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
• you must have a record stating that the mobile home has been attached to a permanent foundation

Tim complied with three out of the four requirements needed to convert his mobile home into real property, but he forgot the first step.