(1) Disputes between manufacturers, retailers, and installers of manufactured homesregarding their responsibility for defects in new manufactured homes that are reportedduring the 1-year period beginning on the date of installation will be resolved by theCommission through either of the following procedures:
- (a) Based upon an investigation and determination of information received from anycredible source concerning defects in a new manufactured home, the Administrator willissue appropriate written orders for the correction of defects in manufactured homes toa manufacturer, an installer, or a retailer.
- (b) Disputes that are not resolved in the above procedure shall be resolved through anon-site inspection or an administrative hearing. Administrative costs may be required tobe paid to AMHC by the party determined to be responsible.
Author: Jim Sloan
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §24-6-4.
History: New Rule: Filed December 6, 2002; effective January 10, 2003.