Sun Communities Arvostelua 

Sun communities is very GREEDY!
The lot rent when I moved in 10 years ago was $475 a month. Today, 5/13/25 I got the notice for the renewal and it is now up to $729.00. A $39.00 increase from last year and $254.00 increase from 2015. :-( They make sooooooooooo much money it isn't even funny. I think there is close to 400 homes in this park, so that is $291,600 per month they take in. There is no reason the lot rent should be that high. At this point I have no other choice but to continue paying this money grubbing place. They make enough money that the office staff people should be making BIG BUCKS, but I am sure it all goes to the top to the SUPER GREEDY CORPORATION!

Racist administration against Latinos, they evict people from their own homes, taking them to court to repossess the properties. This is happening to me, and I paid the money in court, but they won't collect it to make people believe they're not paying. I have a lawyer, and I'm going to sue the company and the management of Central Park in Haines City, Florida. I bought the house, and they can't take it away from me with lies.

Their very own CEO stepped down because of an investigation as to his work within the Sun Community LLC company. This is not a good place for your final resting place - Money Gougers! Worse place to live for your final days. In the End they will make sure that you cannot afford your home or pets to be with. Horrible management, constantly replace office staff? I wonder why that is.

Signed a 1 year lease. Big Mistake. Seemed nice at first, but the bushnell site is not what it looks like. Locals use the facility as their dumping grounds. Laundry is dirty, full of dog hair, and like the rest of the facilities used by people outside of the community. Also people are not vetted properly. Had a drugged out woman across from my camper leaving garbage outside her camper, and never cleaning up after her dogs, or leashing them. Complained to the office, and 6 MONTHS later she is still there doing all the same things. Wanted to leave and break the lease, but they would not let me and I had to pay the last 4 months of rent even though I didnt live there. Also I somehow generated a water, sewer, and electric bill even though the camper was unhooked, shut off, and packed up.

After Sun Communities replaced out water/sewer meters under our homes (which most of us own) we were told that the heat tape on our pipes would be "checked." Well, seems the heat tape was removed. We were told, via email (November 13, 2024), that the heat tape would be replaced at "20 homes per day" and they were working over the weekend to do so. It's a small park, approximately 150 homes, but we've seen little done. Next week we will have temps in the teens and single digits. As a senior on a limited income, I cannot afford to have my pipes damaged. I am NOT the only one here in this situation! We are all concerned! Wha'????

Steer clear of Sun Community for buying or renting! They seem to have a knack for ignoring their residents while hiking up lot prices annually. It's like they have a corporate office that doubles as a complaint black hole. Why not join the class action instead? It sounds like a much better use of your time!

Just greedy people with small minds and big egos! Absolutely NO respect and NO help from Corporate Officials who let Park Management ie SALES people run their fiefdoms free from supervision! DO NOT BUY from Sun Homes, especially in Grass Valley CA!

I bought my home in the sun community called Oak Ridge in Manteno, IL. It was once a beautiful and safe community. Stacy the original manager when I moved in was fair and direct. I liked her and everyone here felt safe. Since she was replaced with this current manager, this park has become unsafe, filthy and an all-around ghetto place to live. This manager allows her friends and family to do whatever they please and she comes at those of us who are not her friends and family, she leaves violation letters threatening fines. She has violated my 1st amendment rights on several occasions. There are rules that we live by here that we actually pay to enjoy. This is SUPPOSED to be a 55 and older community but this manager allows everyone to live here, kids and the like. Her own family drives at 50 mph through the park, running me off the road, but because it's her friends and family, its ok by her. I have asked this manager for help with something that she was there to help the sr citizens with and her reply was no. She is unbearably rude and does nothing whatsoever to maintain the integrity of this park. Everyone who has had an interaction with her has said the very same thing. She does nothing for those of us who pay to live here at a growing rate of 6% EVERY YEAR and for what??? There is currently a garage sale going on in this park that is 4 days long every week for the past month. Cars are running over the landscaping that WE have to pay for and now, have to pay to repair. These nonstop cars block us in and out of our own driveways. I spoke with this manager as the city of Manteno informed us that is what we had to do, when we called. They informed us that this month-long garbage sale is a violation of many laws, and nothing is done by the manager here. No surprise, whatsoever. If it were anyone else in this park, I can say with utmost certainty, we'd be shut down. There are certain bylaws that must be agreed to when moving in to this park, one of which is that no aggressive breed dogs will be permitted. Since this manager has taken over, there are 3 pit bulls living in this park. Two were seen chasing the amazon driver back into his truck when they got out. Imagine if it happened to someone's elderly parent while walking their small dogs? This is just a snippet of the insanity that has become our new normal here in the Oak Ridge trailer park. I never used to refer to it as a trailer park but since this manager has taken over and is allowing so much to go on, its now trailer trash and I will be looking to see if I can sell to the lowest common denominator who can meet my asking price. So, if it happens to be dog fighters, prostitutes, gang bangers and the like, it won't matter to this manager. She lets kids, pit bulls, criminal activity (illegal month-long garbage sales and the like) to go on. If you try to find her, she lives in the park, so she is rarely in the office, leaving us PAYING residents to fend for ourselves. Not what we pay for. Buyer beware of the Sun Communities. They put block busters in and destroy from within. You are not safe here with this type of management.

When I moved into this community lot rent was 549. Each year it goes up, currently at 633. $84 increase over 2 years, this is LUDACRIS! As a home owner we get ZERO for this lot rent. We pay not only Lot rent but also property taxes.

We have a HUGE issue with Wild Critters and we can't even get traps set to get them. We RENT the land that our home is sitting on. However, they refuse to help home owners, I have called exterminator, and they want $175 first animal and $60 each additional PLUS I have to pay for insurance to fix any damage under the home. Help make this make sense to me?

I have emailed the Corproate 4 times, called and left messages at Corporate and local office, HIGHER management and NOBODY CARES to Return calls. WHAT DO HOME OWNERS GET FOR THEIR LOT RENT MONEY????

I’ve been at Sunrise Estates in Banning, California for almost 3 years now. When I first came in, it was very strange that management had everything still closed down from Covid. We couldn’t use the clubhouse. We couldn’t use the pool for quite some time. Now we have new management which I very much I am pleased with, although Sun communities has made so many promises, and we have yet to see any change. We’re paying $150 pass-through tax which is paying their property taxes on land we do not own. What this means is that if you bought a newer home and have a mortgage you’re paying 2 property taxes. Now we have a situation to where they put a new lock on the pool gate yet the door to the laundry room, which gives you access to the pool doesn’t lock, they leave the windows open at night, making it very easy for anybody, even a non-resident, to come in use the shower facilities or the pool. The pool is constantly cloudy, 2 weeks ago the Health Dept. shut it down. Unfortunately that and a pool table are the only amenities that we have. These are supposed to be the years where I’ve retired, I should be able to enjoy my golden years yet I’m constantly worried about what’s going to happen next. The park is declining. I sincerely hope that something changes, although it’s quite sad because if you move, you have to wait for your place to sell. You still have to pay space rent. You still have to pay the pass-through tax and other peoples homes looking the way that they do and the amenities not being available makes the value of your home go down so it’s hard to sell.

Have lived at Sunrise Estates in Banning Ca for 10 years. Sun Communities has done nothing to improve our park-many promises. Rent & Pass Thru Tax went up $90 in February. Sun Communities is a horrible company-don't give a damn about their parks or residents. Management & maintenance have always been pleasant & helpful.

We live in a Sun Communities property in Carrollton, TX. We moved in last October, 2023. Since then, the property has significantly declined. The laundry rooms are always nasty and dirty with dog hair everywhere. The bathrooms are marginal. There is an awful smell (leaking propane?) that hits you when you walk into the laundry and attached bathrooms making you want to gag. The lots are $791 to park your own RV! For what!? It’s cramped with virtually no grass. Someone let their dog crap in the street and didn’t pick it up. The washers and dryers are “maintained” I use that word loosely, by CSC. Most of the time many are out of order. They raised the rent nearly $50, but must have had a revolt bc many people vacated. They ended up lowering the rent back down to $791. They were losing too much business. That’s how the market works in a good way! We will never stay in another Sun Community and are only here til next May 1, 2025 or until we find something better. I have complained multiple times via email and in person regarding the issues. Nothing really changes. I could say a lot more, but will keep it brief.

Wow! I was reading through the reviews and had to write one!
First off, I think it is wonderful that my park gives a safe home to stray cats! I am a huge animal lover, and it is so awesome to take a walk and have a few friendly cats join me! A few of the residents, including myself, make sure that when new babies arrive, they are neutered/spayed. That way the population isn't out of control. You can choose to feed or not feed them. They are not aggressive or messy. To me, it makes for a very peaceful, pet friendly environment...
As for lot rent - cost of living increases yearly! It's a fact of life. It happens at every park, not just sun communities. Get with the times. Or check out other parks before you buy.
And the management... I keep reading about how horrible the management is. I have lived at Citrus Hill RV Resort for 4 years now, and I have never had an issue with the management. They are friendly. They are informative. They are educated. And they are fair.
I don't see the problem.
I am not a social butterfly. Actually, I have never attended an event on site. However, if I wanted to, they offer many different activities to enjoy. And they always include the residents on holidays, so that nobody has to spend the holidays alone.
My advice is this - if you hate it so much, move elsewhere! There are plenty of parks to choose from in the area. Don't just sit around and slam Sun Communities! They are doing a great job managing great parks! Great job Heather, Pansy and crew!

If I could give less stars, I would because they deserve negative. Like others in the comment section I have a very similar experience with sun communities. I’ve lived here for two years and when I first moved in, I was only here for six months and already had a huge rent increase and again the following year, I’m sure another is on the way come January. And then imagine my surprise when I learn about pass through taxes, yes, paying taxes on land that you don’t even own, talk about corporate greed. They’re making a fortune, robbing senior citizens. I moved to a 55 and over so the rent would be affordable and now even with a job, thank goodness I’m not on a fixed income, it is unaffordable already. Not to mention, they do nothing around the park as far as being infested with wasps and armadillos running rampant through the park eating everybody’s ductwork under their homes. Anyone that rents from Sun communities all you’re doing is filling the pockets of people floating around in their yachts!! I will never buy another property if it’s in a Sun community!!!

Stayed in a tent for the weekend. We have stayed several times before and it has always been enjoyable. However, this year was not as enjoyable. The picnic tables are falling apart and there are kids zooming by on electric scooters and golf carts at all hours. There were only two paddle boats to use and the new splash pad was not working. This was a big disappointment! Also, we went to use the new portable bathroom located by the dog park and found there was a padlock on the door so we were not able to use it. Major inconvenience in the middle of the night.

I am a disabled veteran living in Sweetwater R.V. Park in Z Hills Florida and I have never witnessed such a tattle tale environment and sneaky style management system. Even the residents are miserable and can't mind their own business and add the cat problem that is ridiculous not to mention nasty. My pets safety as well as mine is in jeopardy daily due to the cats running lose but a dog must be on a leash or some cat lady will lose her mind! I would never allow my dog to run lose but it's a discriminatory policy since this is private property! I commented on a stolen e bike this morning and because one of the Yankee administrators who is in new yuck did not like my response so with no warning she abused her authority and removed me from the fb page, I will try to cope but it was childish! Stay away from this place.

Local Sun management office sent out an announcement pertaining to a "peace" rally at a local church. Sun has no business trying to influence my beliefs by sending out religious propaganda. ended up requesting that my contact information be deleted, met with snarky comments from District manager about not receiving announcements.

I have pictures that show what my mobile home looks like underneath. I have lived there since 11/30/23 and never looked behind the skirting until 2 weeks ago and I was shocked and outraged. There is insulation hanging down, moldy boards and no vapor barrier. I had a 4 point inspection that was satisfactory but I did not realize that I should have had a full inspection. Since I purchased the home from the park I assumed that they would have completed repair work from any hurricane damage. I was told the park replaced all the laminate and fresh paint. Once I moved in I noticed a musty smell and the floors were a little soft but I bought it as is. I then decided to sell my home and I had to reduce the price because the floors need to be replaced. Now I have a sewer gas smell and when the plumber came out I saw what was underneath. This smell comes and goes and it probably isn't safe to stay here in the home. I was told by the Corporate office that they inspected it and did not find any issues under the home. It was also assessed by the County inspectors and they found no substantial damage. My insurance is not covering any of this. So I am going to have to pay for repairs that I cannot afford and try to sell it or sell it as is for a greater loss. I was so excited to move into Colony in the Wood because I thought it was a great community. I was newly divorced and on my own and I feel the park took advantage of me. I have learned a lesson to never ever trust any company but this lesson has cost me dearly. So don't make the same mistake that I did.

LOT RENT IS GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE ONE HAS TO CHOOSE FOOD OR PAY THE $610 A MONTH LOT FEE. RENT GOES UP EVERY YEAR AND THE SAME LAME REASON IN GIVEN. IF YOU PLAN ON LIVING IN EGLECRAFT PARK IN EGELSTON TOWESHIP PLEASE RETHINK, YOU WILL PAY MORE EVERY YEAR AND GET LESS. THEY ALSO CHARGE $32 EXTRA FOR SEWAGE. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF CORPORATE GREED

As a resident of a park in Matteson, Illinois, I highly recommend you never buy a piece of property that is owned by Sun communities.
I live in a park called Maplebrook and under their ownership. It has been driven into the ground. They are completely unresponsive. They could care less about anything except for bleeding the park dry of every penny never answering the phone and not caring what anybody thinks
This company has not invested a dime into basic maintenance let alone improvements it’s positively shameful and they don’t care
Our mailboxes are falling apart. Everything is rigged up hanging by a thread.
Street signs are missing the streets are crumbling
Many houses look terrible because they won’t even do basic inspections. We supposedly have rules and regulations, but not one of them are being used or implemented
I can’t think of one thing to point to that looks good here or is working
All that matters is that they get their rent increases every year
The only reason I gave one star is you can’t pick less than that