§ 31-44.2-1. Legislative findings and purpose. The general assembly finds that abandoned mobile and manufactured homes are a nuisance because they cause blight and depress property values. This act is intended to provide local governments and landowners with the authority to remove abandoned mobile and manufactured homes while protecting property rights. History of Section.P.L. 2014, […]
§ 31-44.2-10. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. […]
§ 31-44.2-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Department” means the department of business regulation. (2) “Mobile and manufactured home” means a detached residential unit designed: (i) For a long-term occupancy and containing sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, and a tub or shower bath, and kitchen facilities, having both permanent plumbing and electrical connections […]
§ 31-44.2-3. Jurisdiction. The district court of this state shall exercise jurisdiction in both law and equity over removal of abandoned mobile or manufactured homes with respect to any conduct in this state governed by this chapter or with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this chapter. In addition to any […]
§ 31-44.2-4. Service of process for actions pursuant to chapter. (a)(1) In actions pursuant to this chapter, the summons for an action for removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home shall be in the form provided in this chapter. At the time of filing of the complaint, the clerk shall mark the date of […]
§ 31-44.2-5. Order for removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home. (a) An action for the removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home may be commenced by a landowner/licensee/municipality if a mobile or manufactured home has been abandoned and the following conditions have been met: (1) The mobile or manufactured home is not […]
§ 31-44.2-6. Appeals. Appeals of actions brought under this chapter shall be pursuant to § 9-12-10.1. History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 309, § 1.
§ 31-44.2-7. Execution. If no appeal is claimed, and if the judgment has not been satisfied, execution shall be issued on the sixth (6th) day following judgment. Executions shall be issued to the division of sheriffs or licensed constables. Every execution issued by any district court pursuant to this chapter shall continue in full force […]
§ 31-44.2-8. Notices and complaint forms. (a) A notice in substantially the following language shall suffice for the purpose of giving an owner notice of removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home pursuant to chapter 44.2 of title 31: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE FOR REMOVAL OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME Date of Notice: __________ You are […]
§ 31-44.2-9. Auction of abandoned mobile or manufactured home. (a) If an order for removal of an abandoned mobile or manufactured home has been issued in accordance with § 31-44.2-5, the mobile or manufactured home may be sold at public auction. The purchaser of the mobile or manufactured home shall take title of the home […]
