Warranty

When you buy a manufactured home at Alta Vista Community in Traverse City, you deserve clear, specific information about your warranty. We explain exactly what coverage you receive, how long it lasts, and how you request service.

We partner with reputable manufacturers who stand behind their homes with written warranty protection. Before you close on your home, we review the warranty documents with you so you understand the details.

What Your Manufacturer Warranty Covers

While coverage varies slightly by manufacturer and floor plan, most new manufactured homes at Alta Vista include:

1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty

Manufacturers typically cover defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of closing or installation. This coverage often includes:

  • Interior finishes

  • Cabinets and trim

  • Doors and windows

  • Plumbing systems

  • Electrical systems

  • HVAC systems

  • Built-in components

Appliances usually carry separate warranties from their individual manufacturers.

If a covered item fails due to a manufacturing defect during the warranty term, the manufacturer arranges repair service in accordance with its written policy.

Structural Coverage (Extended Protection)

Many manufacturers also provide extended structural coverage, often up to five years, on major structural components such as:

  • Load-bearing walls

  • Roof structure

  • Floor systems

  • Primary framing components

We review the specific structural coverage for your selected home before purchase so you know exactly what applies.

What Manufacturer Warranties Do Not Cover

Manufacturer warranties do not cover:

  • Normal wear and tear

  • Cosmetic damage after move-in

  • Damage caused by a lack of maintenance

  • Alterations or additions not installed by the manufacturer

  • Damage from severe weather after installation

We explain these exclusions clearly so you understand your responsibilities as a homeowner.

How You Request Warranty Service

If you experience an issue during the warranty period, you:

  1. Submit a written warranty request within the coverage timeframe.

  2. Provide documentation or photos if requested.

  3. Allow the manufacturer or authorized technician to inspect the issue.

If the issue qualifies under the warranty terms, the manufacturer schedules and completes the repair.

We guide you through this process and help you contact the appropriate service representatives when needed.

Installation and Site-Built Additions

The manufacturer's warranty covers the home itself. Contractors who install site-built additions—such as:

  • Decks

  • Garages

  • Sheds

  • Other exterior structures

We provide separate warranties for their work. We clarify which warranty applies to each feature before you finalize your purchase.

Built to Federal HUD Standards

Manufacturers build all homes to federal HUD construction and safety standards. These standards regulate:

  • Structural strength

  • Fire safety

  • Energy efficiency

  • Transport durability

These requirements create consistency and strengthen long-term performance.

Clear Information Before You Buy

Before closing, we provide:

  • A copy of the written manufacturer's warranty

  • Coverage start and end dates

  • Claim procedures

  • Service contact information

We encourage you to read the documents carefully and ask any questions you have. Informed buyers make confident homeowners.

Buy With Confidence at Alta Vista

At Alta Vista Community in Traverse City, we combine modern manufactured homes with clear, written warranty protection. We focus on transparency, practical information, and long-term satisfaction.

When you purchase your home here, you know:

  • What your warranty covers

  • How long does it last?

  • How to request service

  • What responsibilities do you maintain

If you want straightforward answers about real warranty coverage—not vague promises—our team stands ready to help you move forward with confidence.