Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.3
New title — third party
Operative Text
If a new title to a valueless home is to be issued to a third party, the county treasurer shall issue a new title, upon receipt of the affidavit required in section 555C.2 and payment of a fee pursuant to section 321.47. Any tax lien levied pursuant to chapter 435 is canceled and the ownership interest of the previous owner or occupant of the valueless home is terminated as of the date of issuance of the new title. The new title owner shall take the title free of all rights and interests even though the manufactured home community or mobile home park owner fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter or any judicial proceedings, if the new title owner acts in good faith.
Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.3 establishes a process by which a county treasurer issues a new title for a valueless home to a third party after receiving the required affidavit and fee. Once the new title is issued, any tax liens under chapter 435 are canceled and the prior owner's or occupant's ownership interest ends as of that issuance date. A good-faith new title holder takes the property free of all prior rights and interests, even if the manufactured home community or mobile home park owner did not fully comply with chapter 555C's requirements or any related court proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities or mobile home parks should be aware that under Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.3, a new title issued to a third party for a valueless home extinguishes prior ownership interests and cancels associated tax liens. Compliant operators generally ensure they understand how the affidavit and fee process under this chapter interacts with their community's records and obligations. Notably, a good-faith third-party title holder is protected even if the community owner did not fully satisfy chapter 555C's procedural requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.3 provides that once a new title to a valueless home is issued to a third party, the previous owner's or occupant's ownership interest is terminated as of that date, and any tax liens under chapter 435 are canceled. Occupants or prior owners of a valueless home who believe this process is being applied incorrectly may wish to review the affidavit requirements in section 555C.2 and consult a tenant-rights organization or housing attorney familiar with Iowa manufactured housing law. Understanding the good-faith protections afforded to new title holders under this provision can be important when evaluating any rights that may remain after a title transfer.
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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