Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-114
Hearing on findings of derelict mobile homes.
Operative Text
(a) Within the 90 day period described in Code Section 44-7-113, a responsible party, or after the expiration of such 90 day period, a landowner shall petition a magistrate court to hold a hearing to confirm or deny the decision of a local government agent that an abandoned mobile home is derelict. If a petition is filed pursuant to this Code section, a hearing on such issue shall be held within ten days of the filing of such petition. (b) The court shall hear evidence of the condition of the abandoned mobile home, which may include introduction of a copy of the determination from the local government agent, and whether the notice provisions set forth have been met. (c) If, after a full hearing, the court determines the abandoned mobile home to be derelict, the court shall issue an order finding such mobile home to be derelict and authorizing the landowner to dispose of such derelict mobile home. A landowner issued such order shall dispose of such derelict mobile home within 180 days of the date of such order. Within 30 days of disposal of a derelict mobile home, the landowner shall notify the Department of Revenue and local tag agent of such disposal and such department shall cancel the certificate of title for such derelict mobile home, if such certificate exists.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-114, when a local government agent determines that an abandoned mobile home is derelict, the matter can be brought before a magistrate court for a formal hearing to confirm or deny that finding. Either a responsible party (within the initial 90-day window) or a landowner (after that window closes) may petition the court, which must hold a hearing within ten days of receiving the petition. If the court confirms the derelict status, it issues an order authorizing disposal of the mobile home, which must occur within 180 days, followed by notification to the Department of Revenue and local tag agent within 30 days of disposal so the certificate of title can be cancelled.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-114, landowners who receive a derelict determination from a local government agent generally track the 90-day window carefully, since their right to petition the magistrate court arises after that period expires. A compliant landowner who receives a court order confirming derelict status typically plans the disposal of the mobile home well within the 180-day deadline and ensures that written notification reaches both the Department of Revenue and the local tag agent within 30 days of completing that disposal. Keeping dated records of each step — the petition, the court order, the disposal, and the notifications — is a practice consistent with meeting the procedural requirements this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
O.C.G.A. § 44-7-114 establishes a court-based process that provides a check on local government derelict determinations, meaning a responsible party has the opportunity to contest such a finding before a magistrate court within the 90-day period described in § 44-7-113. The hearing must occur within ten days of a petition being filed, and the court is required to consider evidence about the mobile home's actual condition and whether proper notice was given. Anyone who believes they qualify as a responsible party under this provision and wishes to understand their options may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or a housing attorney familiar with Georgia mobile home 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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