Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4781 | Manufactured Homes
Section 4781.14 | Exclusivity of Authority.

Effective: January 21, 2018
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
(A) The division of industrial compliance has exclusive authority to regulate manufactured home installers, the installation of manufactured housing, and manufactured housing foundations and support systems in this state. It is the intent of the general assembly to preempt municipal corporations and other political subdivisions from regulating and licensing manufactured housing installers and regulating and inspecting the installation of manufactured housing and manufactured housing foundations and support systems.
(B) The division has exclusive power to adopt rules of uniform application throughout the state governing installation of manufactured housing, the inspection of manufactured housing foundations and support systems, the inspection of the installation of manufactured housing, the training and licensing of manufactured housing installers, and the investigation of complaints concerning manufactured housing installers.
(C) The rules the division adopts pursuant to this chapter are the exclusive rules governing the installation of manufactured housing, the design, construction, and approval of foundations for manufactured housing, the licensure of manufactured home installers, and the fees charged for licensure of manufactured home installers. No political subdivision of the state or any department or agency of the state may establish any other standards governing the installation of manufactured housing, manufactured housing foundations and support systems, the licensure of manufactured housing installers, or fees charged for the licensure of manufactured housing installers.
(D) Nothing in this section limits the authority of the attorney general to enforce Chapter 1345. of the Revised Code or to take any action permitted by the Revised Code against manufactured housing installers, retailers, or manufacturers.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4781 | Manufactured Homes

Section 4781.01 | Manufactured Homes Definitions.

Section 4781.011 | References to Department or Director.

Section 4781.02 | Manufactured Homes Advisory Council.

Section 4781.04 | Adoption of Rules.

Section 4781.06 | Delegation of Powers - Contracts.

Section 4781.07 | Certification of Local Authorities to Exercise Division Authority.

Section 4781.08 | Manufactured Housing Installer License.

Section 4781.09 | Suspending, Revoking, or Refusing to Renew the License.

Section 4781.10 | Programs and Requirements for Continuing Education.

Section 4781.11 | License Required for Installation.

Section 4781.12 | Injunctions.

Section 4781.121 | Investigation of Violations; Hearings; Penalties.

Section 4781.14 | Exclusivity of Authority.

Section 4781.15 | Remedies Not Exclusive.

Section 4781.16 | Display, Sale, Purchase, or Brokerage of Manufactured or Mobile Homes.

Section 4781.17 | Manufactured Housing Dealer's or Broker's Licenses.

Section 4781.18 | Cause for License Denial.

Section 4781.19 | Issuance and Replacement of Licenses.

Section 4781.20 | Confidentiality of License Applications.

Section 4781.21 | License Suspension of Revocation.

Section 4781.22 | Prohibited Actions.

Section 4781.23 | Notification Requirements.

Section 4781.24 | Manufactured or Mobile Home - Sales Contracts.

Section 4781.25 | Rules and Regulations for Manufactured Housing Brokers.

Section 4781.26 | Rules of Uniform Application for Manufactured Home Parks; Contracts for Inspections.

Section 4781.27 | License to Operate Park.

Section 4781.28 | Fees.

Section 4781.281 | Inspector Certification Fees.

Section 4781.29 | License - Refusal to Grant, Suspension, Revocation.

Section 4781.30 | Rights of Operators.

Section 4781.301 | Fees in Lieu of License and Inspection Fees.

Section 4781.31 | Submitting Development Plans to Division.

Section 4781.32 | Permit for Developing in Flood Plain.

Section 4781.33 | Notice of Flood Event Affecting Manufactured Home Park.

Section 4781.34 | Owner to Repair Home Substantially Damaged.

Section 4781.35 | Prosecuting Violations.

Section 4781.36 | Whistleblower Protection.

Section 4781.37 | Action for Possession of the Premises.

Section 4781.38 | Obligations of Park Operator.

Section 4781.39 | Obligations of Resident.

Section 4781.40 | Rental Agreement.

Section 4781.41 | Effect of Operator's Noncompliance With Rental Agreement or Statutes.

Section 4781.42 | Rent Deposits.

Section 4781.43 | Applying for Release of Rent.

Section 4781.44 | Partial Release of Rent Before Trial.

Section 4781.45 | Notification of Violation of Rules to Resident.

Section 4781.46 | Recovering Damages.

Section 4781.47 | Rental Agreement Terms.

Section 4781.48 | Unconscionability.

Section 4781.49 | Limits on Operator's Right to Recover Possession of Premises.

Section 4781.50 | Security Deposit.

Section 4781.51 | Information to Be Contained in Rental Agreement.

Section 4781.52 | Conflicting Ordinances Preempted.

Section 4781.54 | Manufactured Homes Regulatory Fund.

Section 4781.56 | Abatement or Removal of Abandoned Homes or Vehicles.

Section 4781.57 | Duty of Park Operator to Ensure Homes and Facilities Properly Maintained.

Section 4781.99 | Penalties.