Francine Townsend

My name is Francine Townsend, I have been a resident of ARC Mobile Homes, now RHP since 2002.

Prior to the transition of management, everything was very well kept. We had a community manager who came around often speaking to the residents making sure things were well taken care of. 

As the years progressed, we were fed false promises, such as a playground for the children. This along with other things never happened. Instead, water meters were placed in our front yards, and land-fee increased by at least $50 a year or more.  We are presently paying $1,379 dollars for the land our homes sit on.

Once RHP took over, the driveway paving service ended. I find that RHP management lacks compassion and respect for us. I had an issue in my yard involving a pool of water.  I contacted Andrea, the on-site manager at the time, who said it was my problem. I called my plumber who came to see what the problem was. It turned out that the issue was not mine, it was management’s problem. RHP asked my plumber if he could do the repair, he told them yes and advised RHP that the repair would cost a lot due to the amount of digging that was required. He would have to dig at least four feet into the ground. His fee was discussed, and the job was completed in below zero temperatures. Sadly to say, my plumber wasn’t paid for the service he provided.

This and many other reasons are why I am fighting for our community. We must be united as one to stop predatory corporations like RHP and make awareness in other communities like ours to protect the affordability of our communities.

Being here today, I hope you join us in the fight for our community. We all should feel safe, secure, and treated with dignity and respect!