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Can bill collectors put lien against mobile home?

Posted on: 01st Nov, 2010 10:27 am
My in-laws have NO money or assets and survive on SSI. I purchased a mobile home for them to live in but had to put their name on title so that they would qualify to live in the mobile home park.

I put them on as registered owners and myself as the legal owner. My father-in-law has since had significant health problems and will probably be dying soon. In the meantime, he has accrued quite a bit of debt from his health insurance which Medicare didnt cover. If he dies, I dont want the bill collectors putting a lien against the mobile home.

Is it necessary to remove him completely from the title or am I safe as the legal owner? I was told that no one can put a lien against personal property and that mobile homes were considered personal property. I would rather not bother removing him from title if I dont have to because it will cost time and money. On the other hand, if theres a chance that they could put a lien against the property, I'd like to know.
Hi Mary!

Welcome to forums!

As your father-in-law's name is mentioned on the property deed, then the creditors can place a lien on the property. In such a situation, it is better to remove your father-in-law from the property deed. It will save the property from the lien.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane
Posted on: 01st Nov, 2010 10:44 pm
I am a contractor that did some work on a mobile home for an elderly client. She was ill and has since passed away. I am trying to lien the mobile home in order to get paid, but I am being told that since she owned the trailer, but not the land (located in a mobile home park), that I can not pace a lien on the property. Is this true.
Posted on: 08th Dec, 2010 08:57 am
Welcome Jimyh,

You should contact a real estate attorney and take his opinion in this regard. He will be the best person to let you know whether or not you can place a lien on the property.
Posted on: 08th Dec, 2010 09:46 pm
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