How can i legally take ownership of a trailer abandoned on my property?

Answer 1

The laws of most (all?) states record the ownership of mobile homes as if they were vehicles (which, technically, they all are). Find the VIN number, usually located somewhere on the frame (usually in the area of the A-frame), and contact your state DMV. If there is no DMV record for it, you must research the laws of your state for the porcess of taking possession of "abandoned" property which may require you to make a diligent effort to locate the owner (such as taking out advertisements in your local paper, etc). In most states you simply can't take possession and assume ownership of something that does not belong to you.

Answer 2

The only entities that can take possession of an abandoned property are the mortgagee, if there is a mortgage in default, the town for past due property taxes or a creditor that has obtained a judgment lien. An individual who wants to obtain the property would need to purchase it from one of those creditors.

Answer 3

(in the US) there is virtually no such thing as "abandoned" property. SOMEONE owns it and there is an ownership record (titles/deed/etc) contained in the local land records office. Do your research and if you are interested in the property attempt to contact the owner of record. The local tax assessor's office will be able to tell you to whom they send the tax bills. If the taxes become unpaid the county will sell the "abandoned" property at public auction for the amount of the unpaid taxes.

Answer 4

If it has been abandoned then you may claim it by right of salvage.