Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
385 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD
Chapter 350 - LICENSING - SCOPE OF PRACTICE, OBLIGATIONS OF LICENSEES, PROHIBITED PRACTICES
Appendix 385-350-B to Chapter 350 - Manufactured Housing Board Installation Warranty 10 M.R.S. Section 1404-A
The installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, shall provide a written warranty with each new manufactured housing unit installed for a buyer. The installer shall deliver the written warranty to the buyer at the time of the installation. The warranty must contain the following:
1. Approved Building Systems, Materials and Workmanship: That the installation is free from any substantial defects in the approved building systems, materials or workmanship.
2. Corrective Action: That the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, shall take appropriate corrective action at the site of the manufactured housing in instances of substantial defects in the approved building systems, materials or workmanship that become evident within one year from the date of the installation of the manufactured housing if the buyer or the buyer's transferee gives written notice of the defects to the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, at the installer's or the installer's and the dealer's business addresses no later than one year and ten days after the date of installation.
3. Liability: That the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, are liable to the buyer for the fulfillment of the terms of the warranty.
4. Name, Address and Phone Number of Installer: The name, address and phone number of the installer or the installer and the dealer, when the dealer is responsible for the installation, to whom written notice of defects must be mailed or delivered by the buyer.
The Manufactured Housing Board's responsibilities include the enforcement of M.R.S. Title 10, Chapter 951: Manufactured Housing Act, the administration and enforcement of rules, and the investigations of complaints.
If, after contacting both installer and dealer concerning potential defects in your home, these defects remain unresolved, you may contact the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Manufactured Housing Board, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, Telephone (207) 624-8612.
I have read this document and understand my rights established in 10 M.R.S. §1404-A - Installation Warranty.
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