28-05-2025
Multiple rotting trees at local mobile home park concern residents
ALBION, N.Y. (WIVB) — Residents of a local mobile home park are calling for action over complaints at the property, including numerous rotting trees that residents are concerned could fall on their homes.
WIVB News 4 spoke to residents of Oak Orchard Estates in Albion, Orleans County. A number of rotting trees are located throughout the property, standing close to people's homes.
Residents said they have been given no information on when the trees will be removed. They're concerned that a wind storm could cause any of them to fall.
Potholes are another concern voiced by the residents. News 4 found a number of them recently filled with cold patch, which is a temporary fix. Residents here are also not happy with a recent rent increase.
They said with inflation, the cost of living is becoming more expensive and they wonder what they're paying for.
'Myself and my neighbor, we each have a tree less than 10 feet from our home that is completely dead and if we do have a wind storm like that, it would fall on our houses,' said one resident who did not want to be identified.
Residents at Oak Orchard Estates said communication is also a problem and they've had a hard time getting in touch with the office manager. When News 4 visited the property last week, the office was locked and there was no one to contact.
News 4 was able to get in touch with the owners of the property, Horizon Land Management said workers are inspecting trees and several have been removed and that road work should be done in the next few weeks.
The property owner went on to say that it is committed to providing a well-maintained and affordable community for their residents. The property's full statement can be read below:
Oak Orchard Estates is committed to providing a well-maintained and affordable community for our residents. Our goal is to offer a thriving and vibrant community and to keep our residents in-place. At Oak Orchard, rents are set according to New York State Real Property Law which caps rent increases for mobile and manufactured home residents at 3% and allows up to an additional 3% to cover property taxes and capital expenses. Residents receive a detailed explanation of the increase. Oak Orchard's beautiful setting is graced with many trees and we are vigilant about tree inspections and maintenance. Several trees were removed in the fall and additional trees were removed following an inspection in April. Road maintenance is an on-going process and efforts were increased this week to fill in pot holes created by the harsh winter weather. The work is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. All residents receive a copy of the Rules & Regulations which are designed to maintain a respectful atmosphere, to help ensure the safety of residents, and to address property upkeep and appearance for the benefit of all residents.
Jeff Preval is an award-winning anchor and reporter who joined the News 4 team in December 2021. See more of his work here.
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