Sec. 1201.453. HABITABILITY. Manufactured housing is habitable only if:
(1) there is no defect or deterioration in or damage to the home that creates a dangerous situation;
(2) the plumbing, heating, and electrical systems are in safe working order;
(3) the walls, floor, and roof are:
(A) free from a substantial opening that was not designed; and
(B) structurally sound; and
(4) all exterior doors and windows are in place and operate properly.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 1460), Sec. 53, eff. January 1, 2008.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing
Subtitle C - Regulation of Certain Types of Housing and Buildings
Chapter 1201 - Manufactured Housing
Subchapter J. Used or Salvaged Manufactured Homes
Section 1201.451. Transfer of Good and Marketable Title Required
Section 1201.452. Seal or Label Required
Section 1201.453. Habitability
Section 1201.454. Habitability: Prohibited Alteration or Replacement
Section 1201.455. Written Disclosure and Warranty of Habitability Required
Section 1201.456. Habitability: Exception to Warranty Requirement
Section 1201.457. Habitability: Change to or From Nonresidential Use or Salvage
Section 1201.458. Habitability: Exception for Certain Governmental or Nonprofit Entities
Section 1201.459. Compliance Not Required for Sale for Collection of Delinquent Taxes
Section 1201.460. Compliance Not Required for Lienholder
Section 1201.461. Salvaged Manufactured Home; Criminal Penalty