143-143.16. Warranties.
Each manufacturer, dealer and supplier of manufactured homes shall warrant each new manufactured home sold in this State in accordance with the warranty requirements prescribed by this section for a period of at least 12 months, measured from the date of delivery of the manufactured home to the buyer. The warranty requirements for each manufacturer, dealer, supplier and set-up contractor of manufactured homes are as follows:
(1) The manufacturer warrants that all structural elements, plumbing systems, heating, cooling and fuel burning systems, electrical systems, and any other components included by the manufacturer are manufactured and installed free from substantial defects.
(2) The dealer warrants:
a. That any modifications or alterations made to the manufactured home by the dealer or authorized by the dealer are free from substantial defects. Alterations or modifications made by a dealer shall relieve the manufacturer of warranty responsibility as to the item altered or modified and any resulting damage.
b. That a setup performed by the dealer on the manufactured home is performed in compliance with the Code.
c. That the setup and transportation of the manufactured home by the dealer did not result in substantial defects.
(3) The supplier warrants that any warranties generally offered in the ordinary sale of his product to consumers shall be extended to buyers of manufactured homes. The manufacturer's warranty shall remain in effect notwithstanding the existence of a supplier's warranty.
(4) The set-up contractor warrants that the manufactured home is set up in compliance with the Code and that the setup did not result in any substantial defects. (1981, c. 952, s. 2; 1987, c. 429, s. 9; 1999-393, s. 1; 2005-451, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 9A - North Carolina Manufactured Housing Board Manufactured Home Warranties.
§ 143-143.10 - Manufactured Housing Board created; membership; terms; meetings.
§ 143-143.10A - Criminal history checks of applicants for licensure.
§ 143-143.11 - License required; application for license.
§ 143-143.11A - Notification of change of address, control of ownership, and bankruptcy.
§ 143-143.11B - Continuing education.
§ 143-143.13 - Grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses; civil penalties.
§ 143-143.14 - Hearings; rules.
§ 143-143.15 - Set-up requirements.
§ 143-143.17 - Presenting claims for warranties and substantial defects.
§ 143-143.18 - Warranty service.
§ 143-143.19 - Dealer alterations.
§ 143-143.20 - Disclosure of manner used in determining length of manufactured homes.
§ 143-143.20A - Display of pricing on manufactured homes.
§ 143-143.21A - Purchase agreements; buyer cancellations.
§ 143-143.21B - Dealer cancellation; deposit refund.
§ 143-143.22 - Inspection of service records.
§ 143-143.23 - Other remedies not excluded.
§ 143-143.24 - Engaging in business without license a Class 1 misdemeanor.
§ 143-143.25 - Staff support for Board.
§ 143-143.50 - Escrow or trust account required.
§ 143-143.51 - Use of escrow or trust funds; penalty for violations.
§ 143-143.52 - Minimum requirements for dealer records for escrow or trust accounts at banks.