(1) The manufacturer warrants:
(a) For a mobile home or recreational vehicle, that all structural elements; plumbing systems; heating, cooling, and fuel-burning systems; electrical systems; fire prevention systems; and any other components or conditions included by the manufacturer are free from substantial defect.
(b) That 100-ampere electrical service exists in the mobile home.
(2) The dealer warrants:
(a) That any modifications or alterations made to the mobile home or recreational vehicle by the dealer or authorized by the dealer shall be free from substantial defect. Alterations or modifications made by a dealer shall relieve the manufacturer of warranty responsibility only as to the item altered or modified.
(b) That setup operations performed on the mobile home are performed in compliance with s. 320.8325.
(c) That substantial defects do not occur to the mobile home during setup or by transporting it to the occupancy site.
When the setup of a mobile home is performed by a person who is not an employee or agent of the mobile home manufacturer or dealer and is not compensated or authorized by, or connected with, such manufacturer or dealer, then the warranty responsibility of the manufacturer or dealer as to setup shall be limited to transporting the mobile home to the occupancy site free from substantial defect.
(3) The installer warrants that the setup operations performed on the mobile home are performed in compliance with s. 320.8325 and department rules governing the installation.
(4) The supplier warrants that any warranties generally offered in the ordinary sale of his or her product to consumers shall be extended to buyers of mobile homes and recreational vehicles. When no warranty is extended by suppliers, the manufacturer shall assume warranty responsibility for that component.
(5) The department may adopt rules under chapter 120 to resolve disputes that may arise among the mobile home manufacturer, dealer, installer, or supplier. Those rules must comply with the dispute resolution process as set forth in the federal Manufactured Housing Improvement Act.
History.—s. 16, ch. 74-68; s. 9, ch. 74-169; s. 42, ch. 77-357; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 20, ch. 88-147; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 379, ch. 95-148; s. 9, ch. 2004-283.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses
320.01 - Definitions, General.
320.0104 - Legislative Intent With Respect to Implementation of Chapter.
320.011 - Administration and Enforcement; Rules.
320.015 - Taxation of Mobile Homes.
320.02 - Registration Required; Application for Registration; Forms.
320.023 - Requests to Establish Voluntary Checkoff on Motor Vehicle Registration Application.
320.03 - Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan.
320.031 - Mailing of Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers.
320.04 - Registration Service Charge.
320.05 - Records of the Department; Inspection Procedure; Lists and Searches; Fees.
320.055 - Registration Periods; Renewal Periods.
320.06 - Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers Generally.
320.0601 - Lease and Rental Car Companies; Identification of Vehicles as For-Hire.
320.0605 - Certificate of Registration; Possession Required; Exception.
320.0607 - Replacement License Plates, Validation Decal, or Mobile Home Sticker.
320.0609 - Transfer and Exchange of Registration License Plates; Transfer Fee.
320.0655 - Permanent License Plates for Governmental Entities and Volunteer Fire Departments.
320.0657 - Permanent Registration; Fleet License Plates.
320.0659 - Permanent Registration of Trailer for Hire and Semitrailers.
320.07 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal Required; Penalties.
320.0705 - Semiannual Registration or Renewal for Certain Vehicles.
320.0706 - Display of License Plates on Trucks.
320.071 - Advance Registration Renewal; Procedures.
320.0715 - International Registration Plan; Motor Carrier Services; Permits; Retention of Records.
320.072 - Additional Fee Imposed on Certain Motor Vehicle Registration Transactions.
320.08001 - Electric Vehicles; License Tax.
320.0801 - Additional License Tax on Certain Vehicles.
320.08015 - License Tax Surcharge.
320.0802 - Surcharge on License Tax.
320.0803 - Moped License Plates.
320.08035 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Reduced Dimension License Plate.
320.0804 - Surcharge on License Tax.
320.08046 - Juvenile Programs Surcharge on License Tax.
320.08047 - Voluntary Contribution for Organ and Tissue Donor Education.
320.08048 - Sample License Plates.
320.0805 - Personalized Prestige License Plates.
320.08053 - Establishment of Specialty License Plates.
320.08056 - Specialty License Plates.
320.08058 - Specialty License Plates.
320.08062 - Audits and Attestations Required; Annual Use Fees of Specialty License Plates.
320.08068 - Motorcycle Specialty License Plates.
320.0807 - Special License Plates for Governor and Federal and State Legislators.
320.081 - Collection and Distribution of Annual License Tax Imposed on the Following Type Units.
320.0821 - Wrecker License Plates.
320.083 - Amateur Radio Operators; Special License Plates; Fees.
320.084 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plate to Certain Disabled Veterans.
320.0841 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Members of Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Tribes.
320.0842 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Veterans Who Use Wheelchairs.
320.0845 - License Plates for Members of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
320.0846 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Active Members of the Florida National Guard.
320.0847 - Mini Truck and Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates.
320.0863 - Custom Vehicles and Street Rods; Registration and License Plates.
320.087 - Intercity Buses Operated in Interstate Commerce; Tax.
320.0875 - Purple Heart Special Motorcycle License Plate.
320.0891 - u.s. Paratroopers License Plate.
320.0893 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Recipients of the Medal of Honor.
320.0894 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Gold Star Family Members.
320.0898 - Emergency Service Special Registration Plates; Fee; Penalty.
320.091 - Vehicles Held in Trust; License Plates.
320.102 - Marine Boat Trailers Owned by Nonprofit Organizations; Exemptions.
320.105 - Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles; Exemption.
320.13 - Dealer and Manufacturer License Plates and Alternative Method of Registration.
320.1316 - Failure to Surrender Vehicle or Vessel.
320.1325 - Registration Required for the Temporarily Employed.
320.133 - Transporter License Plates.
320.14 - Fractional License Tax.
320.15 - Refund of License Tax.
320.17 - Classification of Vehicles and Mobile Homes and Assessment of License Tax by Department.
320.18 - Withholding Registration.
320.19 - Tax Lien; Enforcement.
320.20 - Disposition of License Tax Moneys.
320.203 - Disposition of Biennial License Tax Moneys.
320.23 - Taxes Declared Compensatory.
320.261 - Attaching Registration License Plate Not Assigned Unlawful; Penalty.
320.27 - Motor Vehicle Dealers.
320.271 - Used Cars; Removal of Registration License Plates.
320.273 - Reinstatement of License of Motor Vehicle Dealers.
320.275 - Automobile Dealers Industry Advisory Board.
320.28 - Nonresident Dealers in Secondhand Motor Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, or Mobile Homes.
320.30 - Penalty for Violating S. 320.28.
320.31 - Definitions Covering Ss. 320.28 and 320.30.
320.3201 - Legislative Intent.
320.3203 - Requirement for a Written Manufacturer/dealer Agreement; Area of Sales Responsibility.
320.3205 - Termination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal of a Manufacturer/dealer Agreement.
320.3206 - Transfer of Ownership; Family Succession.
320.3207 - Warranty Obligations.
320.3208 - Inspection and Rejection by the Dealer.
320.3209 - Coercion of Dealer Prohibited.
320.3210 - Civil Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Relief.
320.37 - Registration Not to Apply to Nonresidents.
320.371 - Registration Not to Apply to Certain Manufacturers and Others.
320.38 - When Nonresident Exemption Not Allowed.
320.39 - Reciprocal Agreements for Nonresident Exemption.
320.405 - International Registration Plan; Inspection of Records; Hearings.
320.406 - Estimate of Amount of Tax Due and Unpaid.
320.407 - Suits for Collection of Unpaid Taxes, Penalties, and Interest.
320.408 - Departmental Warrant for Collection of Unpaid Taxes and Penalties Due From Motor Carriers.
320.409 - Tax Lien on Property.
320.411 - Officer’s Sale of Property or Franchise.
320.412 - Department to Furnish Certificate of Liens.
320.413 - Discontinuance or Transfer of Business; Change of Address.
320.414 - Restraining and Enjoining Violation.
320.415 - Authority to Inspect Vehicles and Seize Property.
320.416 - Cooperation of Other State Agencies in Administration of Law.
320.417 - Foreclosure of Liens.
320.51 - Farm Tractors and Farm Trailers Exempt.
320.525 - Port Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.
320.535 - Airport Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.
320.57 - Penalties for Violations of This Chapter.
320.58 - License Inspectors; Powers, Appointment.
320.60 - Definitions for Ss. 320.61-320.70.
320.61 - Licenses Required of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers, Etc.
320.615 - Agent for Service of Process.
320.62 - Licenses; Amount; Disposition of Proceeds.
320.63 - Application for License; Contents.
320.64 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Grounds.
320.6403 - Distributor Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Importer.
320.6405 - Franchise Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Its Agent.
320.6407 - Recall Notices Under Franchise Agreements; Compensation.
320.6412 - Franchise Termination Based on Fraud; Standard of Proof.
320.6415 - Changes in Plan or System of Distribution.
320.642 - Dealer Licenses in Areas Previously Served; Procedure.
320.643 - Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Franchise Agreements.
320.644 - Change of Executive Management Control; Objection by Licensee; Procedure.
320.645 - Restriction Upon Ownership of Dealership by Licensee.
320.646 - Consumer Data Protection.
320.664 - Reinstatement of License.
320.67 - Inspection of Books or Other Documents of Licensee.
320.68 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.
320.696 - Warranty Responsibility.
320.6975 - Procedures and Remedies Applicable to Distributor Agreements.
320.698 - Civil Fines; Procedure.
320.699 - Administrative Hearings and Adjudications; Procedure.
320.70 - Penalties for Violation.
320.701 - Applicability of Ch. 84-69.
320.71 - Nonresident Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer’s License.
320.77 - License Required of Mobile Home Dealers.
320.771 - License Required of Recreational Vehicle Dealers.
320.781 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Protection Trust Fund.
320.822 - Definitions; Ss. 320.822-320.862.
320.8225 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, and Importer License.
320.823 - Establishment of Uniform Mobile Home Standards.
320.8231 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Recreational Vehicle-Type Units and Park Trailers.
320.824 - Changes and Modifications of Standards.
320.8245 - Limitation of Alteration or Modification to Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles.
320.8249 - Mobile Home Installers License.
320.8251 - Mobile Home Installation Products; Product Approval.
320.8255 - Mobile Home Inspection.
320.827 - Label; Procedures for Issuance; Certification; Requirements.
320.833 - Retention, Destruction, and Reproduction of Records; Electronic Retention.
320.8335 - Disclosure of Manner Used in Determining Length of Mobile Homes.
320.835 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Warranties.
320.836 - Presenting Warranty Claim.
320.839 - Cumulative Remedies.
320.861 - Investigations; Subpoenas and Other Process; Oaths; Rules.
320.862 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.
320.865 - Maintenance of Records by the Department.