Forest Oaks Village

Mobile Home & RV Community

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Tenant Screening

We comply with the HUD Fair Housing Act. We do NOT discriinmate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status or handicap. We do discriminate based on credit score, criminal & eviction history, age/condition of mobile home, income level, employment status, identity discrepancies, legal immigrant/citizenship status and personal references. We put significant effort into maintaining a safe, comfortable and quiet community. Our community is known for its great neighborhood feel and we work hard at maintaining this quality. If you feel that the outcome of such a background check will be positive, we recommend that you apply for residence.  Some more facts:

  • Every adult resident is screened
  • Credit score of 630+ and no recent credit issues
  • Reliable income to support rental / living expenses
  • Criminal and eviction background check run
  • Citizenship or legal immigration status verified
  • Employment and previous landlord(s) references are contacted
  • Vehicles must be well maintained, registered & insured
  • No pets or smoking in rental homes, otherwise under 20lbs/each and 40lbs total - safe breeds only.
  • Ability and willingness to follow the village's rules

Move-in Costs

  • Expenses/Fees:
    • Village Application Fee is $10
    • Smartmove's Background Check is $35 per adult
    • Electric Membership with PEC is $75 - non-refundable
    • First month's rent is required upfront, also.
    • Cable TV & Internet - depends on provider
  • Refundable Deposits:
    • Security is the monthly rent less $150.
    • Water Service: $25
    • Electric Deposit with PEC is $50 (so-so credit - add $125)
    • Cable TV & Internet - depends on provider

Village Living Expenses

Here is a preview of what to expect for costs of living in this community:

  • Electricity is provided by Perdenales Electric Cooperative. There is a $75 membership fee and a $150-$250 deposit based your credit score. There is a monthly $22.50 Service Availability Charge + $0.10/kWh.
  • Water is provided by a regulated public water system located on the property. Water is $18/month for the first 3,000 gallons. Most homes rarely exceed the $18, which is 100 gallons / day.
  • Trash pickup is included in the rental fee.
  • Internet and Phone is provided by AT&T Uverse.
  • Cable TV is provided by Dish or Direct TV.
  • Home Owners insurance is required for Mobile Home owners, and renter's insurance for rental homes.
  •  Automobiles must operational with current tags and insured.

Buying a Home?

Local banks do not lend on movable homes, but these lenders do! The Texas Manufactured Housing Divsion regulates and records ownership titles. You can find more answers to your questions about manufactured housing here.