555B.1 Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, in this chapter: 1. “Abandoned” means abandoned as provided in section 562B.27, subsection 1. 2. “Claimant” includes but is not limited to any government subdivision with authority to levy a tax on abandoned personal property. “Claimant” also includes a holder of a lien as defined in section 555B.2. […]
555B.10 Limitation on liability. 1. A real property owner who disposes of a mobile home or personal property in accordance with this chapter is not liable for damages by reason of the removal, sale, or disposal of the mobile home and personal property unless the damage is caused willfully or by gross negligence. Upon a […]
555B.2 Removal — notice to sheriff. 1. A real property owner may remove or cause to be removed a mobile home and other personal property which is unlawfully parked, placed, or abandoned on that real property, and may cause the mobile home and personal property to be placed in storage until the owner of the […]
555B.3 Action for abandonment — jurisdiction. A real property owner not requesting notification by the sheriff as provided in section 555B.2 may bring an action alleging abandonment in the court within the county where the real property is located provided that there is no lien on the mobile home or personal property other than a […]
555B.4 Notice. 1. Personal service pursuant to rule of civil procedure 1.305 shall be made upon the mobile home owner not less than ten days before the hearing. If personal service cannot be completed in time to give the mobile home owner the minimum notice required by this section, the court may set a new […]
555B.5 Change of venue. In an action under this chapter a change of place of trial may be had as in other cases. 88 Acts, ch 1138, §5 C89, §562C.5 C93, §555B.5 Referred to in §555B.2
555B.6 Priority of assignment. An action under this chapter shall be accorded reasonable priority for assignment to assure prompt disposition. 88 Acts, ch 1138, §6 C89, §562C.6 C93, §555B.6 Referred to in §555B.2
555B.7 Remedy not exclusive. An action under this chapter may be brought in connection with a claim for monetary damages, possession, or recovery as provided in section 562B.25 or 562B.30 or chapter 648. 88 Acts, ch 1138, §7 C89, §562C.7 C93, §555B.7 Referred to in §555B.2
555B.8 Judgment. 1. If the court determines that the mobile home and personal property have been abandoned, judgment shall be entered in favor of the real property owner for the reasonable costs of removal, storage, notice, and attorney fees; any other expenses incurred for preserving the mobile home and personal property or for bringing the […]
555B.9 Disposal — proceeds. 1. Pursuant to an order for disposal under section 555B.8, subsection 3, the real property owner shall dispose of the mobile home and personal property by public or private sale in a commercially reasonable manner. If the personal property owner or other claimant has asserted a claim to the mobile home […]
