Ala. Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15 § 35-12A-4
Notice to Lienholders.
Operative Text
A manufactured dwelling community owner shall also give a copy of the notice described in Section 35-12A-5 by certified or registered mail verified by return receipt to any lienholder of the manufactured dwelling as shown on the records of the office of the judge of probate in the county in which the manufactured dwelling is located, the Alabama Department of Revenue, or the Secretary of State. For purposes of this chapter, “lienholder” includes the holder of a security interest, mortgage, or other lien on the manufactured dwelling and “lien” includes a security interest, mortgage, or other lien.
Under Alabama Code § 35-12A-4, when a manufactured dwelling community owner is required to send a notice (as described in § 35-12A-5), that same notice must also be delivered by certified or registered mail with return receipt to any party holding a lien, mortgage, or security interest on the manufactured dwelling. The lienholder's identity is determined by checking records held by the county probate judge, the Alabama Department of Revenue, or the Secretary of State. The provision broadly defines both 'lienholder' and 'lien' to cover a wide range of secured interests in the dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Manufactured dwelling community owners operating under Alabama Code § 35-12A-4 are generally expected to search lien records across all three specified sources — the county probate office, the Alabama Department of Revenue, and the Secretary of State — before sending required notices. Compliant operators send the § 35-12A-5 notice to every identified lienholder via certified or registered mail and retain the return receipt as documentation of delivery. Keeping thorough records of lien searches and mailing confirmations is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this notice requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While Alabama Code § 35-12A-4 primarily governs obligations owed to lienholders rather than tenants directly, residents of manufactured dwelling communities may benefit from understanding that this notice process is part of a broader set of procedural protections under §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15. If a community owner fails to properly notify lienholders as required, that procedural gap could be relevant in any dispute about the validity of actions taken under this chapter. Tenants who believe notice requirements have not been followed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Alabama manufactured housing law.
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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