You get it checked by a service or a notary. This is a common process of buying one in Canada.
You get a lien service to check the numbers.
Yes. The lien will survive.
In BC, Canada there can be a lien. -Elsewhere I'm not sure.
If you owe money, they can put a lien on your home. Even a mobile home.
In BC, Canada you can. -Not sure about US.
Yes, it is a form of or similar to a mechanic's lien. Any money owed as a result of any service performed on or for a vehicle (and a mobile home is a vehicle with a VIN--look at the frame underneath), a lien may be placed on it.
CHARGE THEM STORAGE
Iowa Lien Law is so complicated it's very difficult to find an answer. -I would suggest that if they have done it, then they've had legal advice that it's workable. Take the easiest way out - pay the back rent or negotiate how you will compensate the park.
Even if they legally 'could', I doubt if they would be bothered if they were going out of business anyway..
It is possible to place a lien on unclaimed property, however more than a certified letter will be necessary. You should begin with the letter to notify the mobile home owner of your intentions, and if the home goes unmoved, you may file for a lien with the local courts. This will require further contact to serve the home owner.
In general terms, in most countries a mobile home is considered a personal possession. So it may be possible to put a lien on. I'm not sure about the SS angle -You should seek legal assistance from a local 'help 'group
The bank or current lien holder will take possession of the mobile home after the required steps of repossession takes place. The bank or current lien holder of the mobile home is responsible for paying the lot rent unless the mobile home is sold to a secondary party such as an investor. At this point, the lot rent follows the ownership of the mobile home. In most cases, the larger banks who specialize in mobile home financing will pay atleast a portion of the lot rent. It is very important to contact the park owner to verify the amount of park rent that is due. This is very negotiable especially if the new owner of the mobile home plans on leaving the mobile home in the park. Note: The park owner is a great prospect to sell this mobile home to.