Buying or Selling a Home/possible eviction

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i live in a senior park, i watch my 3yr old granddaughter during the day.the neighbor has been complaining for almost a year to management, now i hear the manager is getting a petition against me, the baby is here from 6:30 am to PM and the neighbor is complaining about the baby running in the hall to go potty, which she just getting potty trained. the Mobil is old,i would like to get out from under it. what can i do about complaints and get the trailer sold?

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This only partially a Real Estate question.  The part about the baby is a legal question and has to do with the Senior Park's Covenants and Restrictions.  I must admit I am a bit curious though.  The neighbor is complaining about the baby running down the hall of YOUR Mobile Home?? That's a bit much. If the baby is not sleeping there overnight and is not there on weekends, I don't think she lives there.  Anyway if anything comes of it, you need to contact an attorney.
Next, on selling an older mobile home, I'm going to suggest something I rarely say, and that is to try and sell it yourself because there is usually so little money in them.  I'm sure that your Senior Park has a Bulletin Board and I would suggest that you post it for sale there.  One of your neighbors may have a friend who wants to move there.  Check local ads to see what comparable properties are selling for and be realistic on pricing it.  If you do get someone who wants to buy it, make sure to get an Attorney to close the deal. You also could try a 'For Sale by Owner' group Online.  If you are unsuccessful in finding a buyer, contact a Realtor.
I hope this helps and good luck to you.

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