Need to move a mobile but can't contact the owner

Need to move a mobile but can't contact the owner

Ben WengerPro Member
Investor · Lititz, PA · Member since 2015 · 38 posts · 3 votes

I have a small mobile home park that I am looking at purchasing. The current owner has a tenant that went to the hospital and during the course of events was deemed unable to care for themselves and make decisions. They have a relative that has taken over her affairs. This person is not paying the lot rent and has stopped talking to the park owner entirely. What is the best way to proceed with removing the home legally if I was to buy the park? The home is owned outright by the tenant. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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Quote from @Henry Clark:

What are the contract/lease terms on the lot?  That should dictate your actions.  If it doesn’t you need to do a thorough review of the contract. 

Subject to past due non payment, check with your local city or county attorney about either having it towed away or auctioning it.  

 @Ben Wenger: I looked into towing costs a few years back and they wanted a couple of thousand dollars. Then of course, you need a place to tow it to and pay storage. If it's in decent shape, just have the owner sign the title over to you for the cost of the arrears. Then rent it out.

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  • Henry ClarkPro Member
    Developer · Member since 2020 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    4y

    What are the contract/lease terms on the lot?  That should dictate your actions.  If it doesn’t you need to do a thorough review of the contract. 

    Subject to past due non payment, check with your local city or county attorney about either having it towed away or auctioning it.  

  • Investor · Punta Gorda, FL · Member since 2010 · 151 posts · 127 votes
    4y

    Is it possible to put a lien on it for the amount past due?

  • Ben WengerPro Member
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    Investor · Lititz, PA · Member since 2015 · 38 posts · 3 votes
    4y

    @Henry Clark I just started talks with the park owner about purchasing the park so I haven't seen the leases yet. Will ask for a copy of the lease. Thank you

  • Investor · MA · Member since 2014 · 164 posts · 114 votes
    4y

    Look up PA eviction laws for mobile home parks, several websites lay the process out for you. 

  • Ben WengerPro Member
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    Investor · Lititz, PA · Member since 2015 · 38 posts · 3 votes
    4y

    @Will Stewart great I will look into that thanks

  • Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    4y
    Quote from @Henry Clark:

    What are the contract/lease terms on the lot?  That should dictate your actions.  If it doesn’t you need to do a thorough review of the contract. 

    Subject to past due non payment, check with your local city or county attorney about either having it towed away or auctioning it.  

     @Ben Wenger: I looked into towing costs a few years back and they wanted a couple of thousand dollars. Then of course, you need a place to tow it to and pay storage. If it's in decent shape, just have the owner sign the title over to you for the cost of the arrears. Then rent it out.

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