From: GJG@SteelVest.com (SteelVest)
Newsgroups: misc.invest.real-estate
Subject: Re: Travel Trailer as real property?
Date: 11 Aug 2003 18:19:38 -0700

"Sam Hopkins"  wrote in message news:...
> Hi Everyone,
> 
>             Anyone have any insight into building permits, travel trailers,
> and transfer of land? My local township wants me to get a building permit
> for a travel trailer that is stored on some vacant property I own. The
> travel trailer is used for camping at campgrounds and when not in use sits
> under some trees there. The travel trailer is a mobile unit just like a
> motorhome with the exception it needs to be towed by a truck while a
> motorhome has its own engine. It has a current registration and license
> plate and is ready to be towed whenever I want. Lets say that I get this
> building permit. If I sell the property does the travel trailer pass to the
> new owner if it has a building permit? This is in Pennsylvania.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sam

Sam,

In Pa if the Trailer has a vehicle registration it is treated as
PERSONAL property and NOT REAL property.  I do not see why you need a
building permit - UNLESS
you are going to put the Trailer on a permanent foundation and "skirt
it."

Generally personal property does NOT "go with" or convey with the
land.

LEGAL ADVISE - get a good real estate lawyer. 

All the Best!

GJG@SteelVEst.com