Cal. Civ. Code § 44-7-117
Clerk’s role in management of proceeds.
Operative Text
The clerk of the magistrate court shall retain the remaining balance of the proceeds of a sale under Code Section 44-7-116, after satisfaction of liens, security interests, and debts, for a period of 12 months; and, if no claim has been filed against such proceeds by the owner of the abandoned mobile home or any interested party, then the clerk shall pay such remaining balance into the general fund of the municipality or county that employs the local government agent that made the determination that such mobile home was intact pursuant to Code Section 44-7-113.
Under O.C.G.A. § 44-7-117, after an abandoned mobile home is sold and any liens, security interests, or debts are paid off, the magistrate court clerk holds the leftover sale proceeds for 12 months. During that window, the former owner or any other interested party may come forward to claim those funds. If no one files a claim within that 12-month period, the remaining balance is transferred to the general fund of the municipality or county whose local government agent originally determined the mobile home was intact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers dealing with abandoned mobile homes on their land should be aware that O.C.G.A. § 44-7-117 governs what happens to sale proceeds after the statutory process concludes. A compliant operator generally keeps records of any liens or security interests that were satisfied from the sale, and understands that any surplus funds are held by the magistrate court clerk rather than distributed immediately. Knowing this timeline helps operators understand the full arc of the abandoned-mobile-home disposition process under Georgia law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you have an ownership interest in a mobile home that was sold through the abandoned-property process, O.C.G.A. § 44-7-117 provides a 12-month window during which you or another interested party may file a claim with the magistrate court clerk for any remaining sale proceeds. After that period expires without a claim, the funds are paid into the local government's general fund and may no longer be recoverable. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help you understand what documentation may be needed to assert a claim under this provision.
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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