Cal. Civ. Code § 398.10c
Immunity from Liability
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A manufactured home community owner who complies with the procedures set forth in this act shall be immune from liability with regard to or as a consequence of the sale, disposal or destruction of an abandoned manufactured home and any contents in such manufactured home or otherwise in the community or associated with the home except as otherwise specifically set forth in this act.
Under 68 P.S. § 398.10c, a manufactured home community owner who follows the statutory procedures for handling abandoned manufactured homes is shielded from civil liability arising from the sale, disposal, or destruction of those homes and their contents. This immunity extends to items found inside the home or elsewhere in the community that are associated with it. The protection applies only when the owner has adhered to the full set of procedures the act requires; departures from those procedures can eliminate the immunity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For manufactured home community operators, 68 P.S. § 398.10c provides meaningful liability protection when dealing with abandoned homes, but that protection is conditional on strict compliance with every procedural step the act prescribes. Compliant operators typically document each stage of the abandonment determination, follow required notice timelines, and retain records demonstrating adherence before proceeding with any sale, disposal, or destruction. Operators who skip or shortcut any required step risk losing the immunity the section would otherwise provide.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 68 P.S. § 398.10c, the immunity a community owner enjoys is not unconditional — it applies only when the owner has properly followed all procedures the act sets out. Tenants or former residents who believe an owner acted on a home or its contents without completing those required steps may have grounds to challenge the owner's claim of immunity. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Pennsylvania manufactured housing law can help individuals understand whether the procedural requirements were met in a given situation.
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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