Ala. Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15 § 35-12A-12
Liability Under Chapter.
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Compliance in good faith with this chapter by the manufactured dwelling community owner shall constitute a complete defense in any action brought by a tenant or lienholder against a manufactured dwelling community owner for loss or damage to such manufactured dwelling or personal property, as applicable, sold pursuant to this chapter.
Under Alabama Code § 35-12A-12, a manufactured dwelling community owner who follows the procedures set out in Chapter 35-12A in good faith is shielded from legal liability if a tenant or lienholder later sues over loss or damage to a manufactured dwelling or personal property that was sold under the chapter's authority. The provision creates a complete defense, meaning that demonstrated good-faith compliance can fully defeat such a claim. It does not address situations where the owner failed to follow the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
For manufactured dwelling community owners operating under Alabama Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15, the liability protection in § 35-12A-12 is tied directly to good-faith compliance with every applicable procedural step in the chapter. Operators who document their adherence to the chapter's requirements—such as proper notice, handling of property, and sale procedures—are generally in the strongest position to invoke this complete defense. Maintaining thorough records of each step taken under the chapter is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Alabama Code § 35-12A-12 establishes that a manufactured dwelling community owner's good-faith compliance with Chapter 35-12A serves as a complete defense against tenant or lienholder claims for loss or damage to a dwelling or personal property sold under the chapter. If a tenant believes the owner did not actually comply with the chapter's requirements in good faith, that question of compliance may be central to any legal action. Tenants who believe their rights under §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15 were not properly observed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what options may be available.
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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