Mobile Home Ownership Dispute

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If a mobile home park owner in California took ownership of a mobile home due to unpaid rent and sold it without notifying the next of kin, this could be grounds for legal action. California law requires proper notice to all interested parties before enforcing a warehouse lien. Failure to provide such notice can invalidate the lien and the subsequent sale. Consult a local attorney to explore potential legal remedies and challenge the sale if violations occurred.

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if a mobile home park took ownership of a mobile home because the tenant died and rent hadn't been paid for 6 months. The park owner knew that we next of kin just found out about the death and were working with the executor. He mentioned once that there was a lien for storage. He then filed a warehouse lien and sold the mobile home to himself for significantly less than its value. We were not informed of this sale until after it took place despite that the park owner had communicated with us about contents in the mobile home and a lien for storage which we knew we'd have to pay after we put the mobile home in our name. Now he has filed for the title. How can we get the mobile home back. This is in California mobile home residency law.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. This is a complex matter and may require the assistance of a lawyer. Consider the following:
- Verify if the park owner followed California's Mobilehome Residency Law for lien sale processes.
- If violations were made, you may have grounds to challenge the sale.
- Consult with a lawyer to explore all potential legal remedies.
This is general advice, and a legal professional can give you more specific guidance.
if the park owner never notified us of the sale to himself would we have legal grounds
Under Virginia law, a proper notice of lien is required. If the park owner didn't provide this, it could potentially be grounds for legal action. However, this is a complex issue, and you should consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
in california does a warehouse lien need to be notified to the interested parties
Yes, in California, a warehouse lien holder must notify all interested parties before enforcing the lien. This includes:
- Providing notice of the claim and sale.
- A reasonable time to settle the claim before the sale.
Failure to follow these requirements can invalidate the lien.