Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-112
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Abandoned mobile home” means a mobile home that has been left vacant by all tenants for at least 90 days without notice to the landowner and when there is evidence of one or more of the following: (A) A tenant’s failure to pay rent or fees for 90 days; (B) Removal of most or all personal belongings from such mobile home; (C) Cancellation of insurance for such mobile home; (D) Termination of utility services to such mobile home; or (E) A risk to public health, safety, welfare, or the environment due to such mobile home. (2) “Derelict” means an abandoned mobile home which is in need of extensive repair and is uninhabitable and unsafe due to the presence of one or more of the following conditions: (A) Inadequate provisions for ventilation, light, air, or sanitation; or (B) Damage caused by fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, storm, or other natural catastrophe. (3) “Dispose” means to destroy, recycle, or repurpose for use not as living quarters. (4) “Intact” means an abandoned mobile home which is in livable condition under applicable state law and the building and health codes of a local governing authority. (5) “Landowner” means the owner of real property upon which a mobile home is located. (6) “Local government agent” means a person appointed by a local governing authority who is qualified to inspect an abandoned mobile home by demonstrating that he or she is qualified to determine if the abandoned mobile home is derelict or intact. (7) “Manufactured home” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 8-2-160. (8) “Mobile home” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 8-2-160 and shall include a manufactured home. (9) “Responsible party” means any person with an ownership interest in an abandoned mobile home as evidenced by the last payor of record as identified by a search of deeds or instruments of title, and shall include any holder of a recorded lien or the holder of any type of secured interest in such abandoned mobile home or a local government with a claim for unpaid taxes.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-112 establishes the foundational vocabulary for Georgia's article governing abandoned mobile homes on private land. It defines key terms such as 'abandoned mobile home' (vacant for at least 90 days without notice, with supporting evidence like unpaid rent or terminated utilities), 'derelict' (abandoned and uninhabitable due to structural or sanitary deficiencies), and 'intact' (abandoned but still in livable condition under applicable codes). The definitions also identify who qualifies as a 'landowner,' 'responsible party,' and 'local government agent,' setting the scope of who is covered by the article's rules and procedures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-112, landowners—defined as owners of real property on which a mobile home sits—are the primary parties with standing to act when a mobile home may qualify as abandoned. Operators who manage mobile home lots generally document conditions such as rent nonpayment, utility terminations, and removal of personal belongings, since these are the evidentiary factors the statute uses to establish abandonment status. Understanding whether a unit is classified as 'derelict' or 'intact' under this section matters because subsequent provisions in the article attach different obligations and procedures to each classification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-112 defines the circumstances under which a mobile home can be legally characterized as 'abandoned,' which directly affects tenants' rights and interests in their homes. Because the definition hinges on factors like unpaid rent, canceled insurance, terminated utilities, and removal of belongings, tenants who are temporarily away from their mobile home may have an interest in ensuring they have given notice to the landowner and maintained services, so their home is not misclassified. Tenants who believe their home has been incorrectly labeled as abandoned under this section may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Georgia mobile home law to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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