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Tips for building an outdoor shelter?

Ichinisan

Ichinisan

Lifer
Since I'm being unfairly evicted, I need to build a large barn-like shelter on my mother's property. She is renting the land, so I would need a stucture that is modular (can be expanded or disassembled). It absolutely must have a frame capable of two floors (steel?). Wall panels must be made of plastic or tin to discourage pests/fire.

Is there such a thing that can be had for an affordable price? I'm no handy-man, but if something is made of modular, interlocking components; it should be simple to assemble something adequate for my needs.

Also, conduits for routing cables would be a huge help.

This should be pretty cheap because there will be no bathroom, kitchen, insulation, or AC conduits. I'm hoping to pay <$10K

Am I just dreaming?
 
So let me get this right, you're kicked out and want to build yourself some sort of a structure to live in? This is very weird.
 
residual value on that structure would be negligible and you may have to jump through hoops to get the landlord to let you do it. Your $10K is probably better spent on rent...

My 2 cents...
 
The structure you describe would almost certainly not meet code requirements and the city would therefore require you to tear it down. (Unless you live outside a city, of course.)

I'm by no means an expert, but I'd bet a whole lot of money that most cities require at least a bathroom in structures built as dwellings. And that's probably just the tip of the iceberg.

If you're being unfairly evicted, get a lawyer and get a stay on the eviction. That'd probably be cheaper than building a building anyway.
 
I think that all of us would first like to hear the story of your 'unfair' eviction. The courts don't usually unfairly evict people.
 
Be careful if an Iranian family moves into your current home and starts making renovations. It could get ugly...
 
Originally posted by: huesmann
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productList&amp;function=search&amp;categoryId=STORAGE_BUILDINGS_%26_SHEDS.CATEGORY&amp;topic=goShopping
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That link doesn't work. It asks me for my Zip Code, then tells me that Lowes of Newnan, GA does not have the item. (What item?)

Originally posted by: Mwilding
...you may have to jump through hoops to get the landlord to let you do it.
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We've already built large storage shed in the back yard and it was not a problem, even though it cannot be disassembled.

Originally posted by: NogginBoink
The structure you describe would almost certainly not meet code requirements and the city would therefore require you to tear it down. (Unless you live outside a city, of course.)

I'm by no means an expert, but I'd bet a whole lot of money that most cities require at least a bathroom in structures built as dwellings. And that's probably just the tip of the iceberg.

If you're being unfairly evicted, get a lawyer and get a stay on the eviction. That'd probably be cheaper than building a building anyway.
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It wouldn't have to meet code for anything other than an outdoor storage facility, which is what it will be mostly used for. It will not have plumbing or running water as I can walk a few yards to my mother's place to use the utilities. The city would never consider this a home, so it would not be bound by such regulations. If the structure is modular, there would be no reason to "tear" it down rather than disassembling it.

Originally posted by: jumpr
I think that all of us would first like to hear the story of your 'unfair' eviction. The courts don't usually unfairly evict people.
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The lady who owns the house (I have been renting the upstairs area) apparently wants to give it to her son, who has gotten in trouble with the law and lost his job. She has always said that she doesn't mind all of the hardware ("junk") that I have, as long as it doesn't spill out into their area. However, she went back on her word and stated "excessive storage" as the reason for lease termination.

I would not bother to contest her decision, because I would have nothing to gain. If I force her to allow me to stay in her home, it would be a serious problem living together.
 
Human stupidity never ceases to amaze me. Put the $10k towards rent, or better yet, buy a REAL house and put it towards a mortgage. Do NOT live in a modular shed in your mother's back yard. Conduits for running cables? So having internet in your shed is more important than running water? GAH!!!!
 
is this for real?
if you can use your mothers bathroom, why can't you stay somewhere in her house?

If not that, why not spend the 10k on rent? or as a downpayment on a house???
 
*sigh*
$10K is just an arbitrary number!

I have too many bills to handle a seperate phone and cable Internet bill. Also, I'm still supporting my mother because she is disabled. *Also* her home is still filled with my belongings and there is no room for me and my twin brother to stay in her tiny home.

Plumbing is not necessary.

If I get a seperate home before I finish school, I'd have to put off school for 10+ years and work 2 jobs until I pay off the mortgage.

Please, stop with the questions and respond if you know of a cheap, modular solution.
 
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