Ala. Code §§ 35-12A-1 to 35-12A-15 § 35-12A-6
Storage of Dwelling and Personal Property of Tenant.
Operative Text
(a) After notifying the tenant and lienholder as required by Sections 35-12A-3 and 35-12A-4, the manufactured dwelling community owner shall do all of the following: (1) Store any abandoned manufactured dwelling on the rented space. (2) Store all other abandoned personal property of the tenant, including goods left inside a manufactured dwelling or left upon the rented space outside a manufactured dwelling, in a place of safekeeping and exercise reasonable care for the personal property. For purposes of this chapter, “personal property” does not include a manufactured dwelling. (b) The manufactured dwelling community owner shall be entitled to reasonable or actual storage charges and costs incidental to storage or disposal, including any cost of removal to a place of storage occurring after the expiration of the date by which a tenant, lienholder, or owner is to contact the manufactured dwelling community owner as set forth in Section 35-12A-5.
Under Alabama Code § 35-12A-6, when a manufactured dwelling community owner determines that a tenant has abandoned their home and belongings, the owner must follow specific storage obligations after completing the required notifications. The abandoned manufactured dwelling itself must remain stored on the rented space, while other personal property—such as goods left inside or outside the dwelling—must be moved to a secure location and cared for reasonably. The owner is permitted to recover reasonable or actual costs associated with storing and handling that property, including any removal expenses that arise after the response deadline set by § 35-12A-5 has passed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Manufactured dwelling community owners operating under § 35-12A-6 are generally expected to keep an abandoned dwelling on its rented space and to relocate other abandoned personal property to a secure storage facility, exercising reasonable care over those items. Operators typically document the condition of stored property and track all costs—storage fees, removal expenses, and incidental charges—so that recoverable amounts can be substantiated. Charges for storage and disposal are recoverable only for costs incurred after the contact deadline established in § 35-12A-5 has elapsed, so maintaining accurate timelines is a standard part of compliant recordkeeping.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Alabama Code § 35-12A-6 provides that a manufactured dwelling community owner who stores your abandoned property must exercise reasonable care over it, and the dwelling itself cannot be moved off the rented space during this process. If you believe your property was not stored properly or that storage charges assessed against you are unreasonable, you may have grounds to raise those concerns as part of any legal proceeding related to the abandonment process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Alabama manufactured housing law can help you understand the notification requirements under §§ 35-12A-3 and 35-12A-4 and what options may be available to you.
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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