While the worldwide masses have embraced Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs) as a solution to living sustainably and affordably, it is still almost impossible to buy one with confidence. Buyers cannot easily differentiate safe from unsafe, and legal from illegal because the laws and standards which govern these vehicles are a mishmash of complicated codes. This has given rise to dozens of unscrupulous builders who sell unsafe tiny homes, or worse yet, take money from hopeful buyers and never deliver any product. Housing lawyer, Jenifer Levini, breaks down all the building standards, to easily explain:- The distinct types of tiny homes;
- How tiny homes are alike and different from recreational vehicles;
- All the building codes and standards used to build THOWs;
- Why third-party certification is important;
- How to recognize an illegal tiny home and unsafe manufacturer;
- The necessary parts of a purchase contract to protect the buyer; and
- Practical considerations in buying your first tiny home.
Part 1 of the Tiny Home Buyer’s Guide series has pictures to help you learn to spot the telltale signs of unsafe THOWs and a check list to guide you step-by-step through the tiny house purchase process. Do not give any money to a tiny home builder or seller without reading this guide first.
