Greg Gerber posted on February 08, 2010 14:35
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel warned people about predicted efforts to resell the more than 100,000 surplus manufactured homes and travel trailers which are being auctioned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, KARK-TV reported.
“We expect that these units will be offered to the public in various venues, including the internet, and at prices which may appear to be deeply discounted,” McDaniel told KARK. “However, a discounted price does not necessarily mean the buyer is getting a good deal, and buyers interested in acquiring a surplus manufactured home or travel trailer need to proceed with caution.”
McDaniel cautioned that buyers may not know how long the travel trailer has been stored, or the conditions of storage. Many of the units may have mold, mildew, or other water damage. There may also be issues with possible formaldehyde giving off gas and possible leaks in any LP gas equipment.
Rules adopted by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which is overseeing the auctions, prohibit the resale of the travel trailers for use as housing, the station noted.
To read the complete report at KARK-TV, click here.