Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.4
Removal by manufactured home community or mobile home park owner
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Unless the valueless home is to be titled in the name of a third party, the manufactured home community or mobile home park owner may dispose of a valueless home and any personal property to a demolisher, sanitary landfill, or other lawful disposal site under the terms and conditions as the manufactured home community or mobile home park owner shall determine.
Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.4 establishes that when a manufactured home is deemed valueless and is not being transferred to a third party's name, the community or park owner has the legal authority to arrange for its disposal. The home and any associated personal property may be sent to a demolisher, a sanitary landfill, or another lawful disposal site. The park owner retains discretion over the specific terms and conditions of that disposal process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.4, operators of manufactured home communities or mobile home parks who have a valueless home on their property generally confirm first whether any third party intends to take title to the home before proceeding. If no such transfer is planned, compliant operators document the home's valueless status and select an appropriate disposal outlet—such as a licensed demolisher or sanitary landfill—while setting the terms of removal themselves. Keeping clear records of the disposal decision and the chosen site helps demonstrate that the process followed lawful channels.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code ch. 555C § 555C.4 is relevant to residents or former residents whose home may be classified as valueless, because it governs when and how a park owner can dispose of such a home and any personal property left with it. If a resident believes their home or belongings are being disposed of improperly—for example, if a third-party title transfer was in progress—they may have grounds to raise that circumstance as a concern or defense. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Iowa manufactured housing law can help residents understand what options may be available in situations involving 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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