Each surety bond or other approved security issued for a manufactured home manufacturer, a manufactured home retail dealer, or a salesperson must be indemnity for a loss sustained by a consumer as a result of:
(1) a violation of a provision of this chapter or a regulation of the board;
(2) a violation of the written warranty or failure to fulfill warranty obligations as outlined in this chapter;
(3) fraud in the execution or performance of a contract;
(4) a misrepresentation in reference to the sale of a manufactured home;
(5) refusal, failure, or inability to transfer good and sufficient legal title to the consumer;
(6) a misappropriation of funds belonging to the consumer;
(7) an alteration to deceive the consumer as to the manufacture or construction of the product;
(8) a false and fraudulent representation or deceitful practice in selling, financing, or representing a product or service.
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1989 Act No. 128, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-29-140.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing
Section 40-29-5. Applicability of professional licensing statutes.
Section 40-29-10. Manufactured Housing Board; membership, duties and responsibilities.
Section 40-29-20. Definitions.
Section 40-29-30. License requirement; administrative penalty; appeal.
Section 40-29-50. Investigation of complaints and violations.
Section 40-29-60. Hearings before administrative hearing officer and board; penalties.
Section 40-29-70. Equitable remedies.
Section 40-29-80. Suspension, revocation, restriction, or denial of license.
Section 40-29-90. Jurisdiction of the board.
Section 40-29-95. Financial responsibility requirements.
Section 40-29-100. Sanctions and disciplinary action by the board.
Section 40-29-110. Grounds for denial of license.
Section 40-29-120. Prior criminal record of license applicant.
Section 40-29-130. Investigation; voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-29-150. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-29-160. Collection and enforcement of fines.
Section 40-29-170. Confidentiality of investigations, privilege, Freedom of Information Act.
Section 40-29-180. Violations threatening health or safety; criminal penalties.
Section 40-29-200. License expiration; applicant requirements for license.
Section 40-29-210. Examination; fees; training.
Section 40-29-220. Obtaining license after lapse or more than six months of inactivity.
Section 40-29-230. Surety bond; claims; release.
Section 40-29-250. Acts warranting consumer indemnity from security bond.
Section 40-29-260. Warranty requirements.
Section 40-29-270. Remedy of defects, imminent safety hazards.
Section 40-29-280. Moving exception to new home warranty, notice requirement.
Section 40-29-290. Board authority regarding Construction and Safety Standards Act.
Section 40-29-310. Board entry for purpose of inspection.
Section 40-29-325. Dealer license number required in certain advertisements.
Section 40-29-327. Authorized officials required in each location; licensure; notice.
Section 40-29-330. Policy and purpose to protect against hazards and provide safety.
Section 40-29-340. Manufactured homes to meet certain criteria and be certified.
Section 40-29-360. Energy efficient labeling.