What is my liability if I sold a mobile home but the new owner never switched title into their name?
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What is my liability if I sold a mobile home but the new owner never switched title into their name?
I bought a mobile home that was on someone else’s property. Before I put a lot of money into repairing it, I sold it to someone else. They were living there and paying lot rent. Well the new owner got arrested for drug charges and never
switched the mobile home to his name. Will I be held accountable for anything in the mobile home since it’s in my name and the taxes are due. Do I pay them?
Asked on March 30, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You would be responsible for the taxes, since title in your name; you need to work with an attorney to get the tittle out of your name.
You are not automatically liable for drugs found in the home, but could be IF the authorities conclude that they were your drugs and you were storing them there. Potential criminal liability will depend on what the evidence and circumstances--e.g. did you still retain keys or access to the home? what does the occupant say--does he try blame the drugs on you? etc.--show.
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