Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-08-.04

Current through June 26, 2024

Section 0780-02-08-.04 - CLASS B USED MANUFACTURED HOMES

(1) Prior to the sale of a Class B used manufactured home to a consumer, the retailer shall:

(a) Require the consumer to sign a statement, to which an exact copy of the checklist fastened on the home is attached including.

1. The retailer's name and address;

2. The date of sale;

3. The following wording in boldface type (whichever is appropriate):

"THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS HOME DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE USED MANUFACTURED HOME SAFETY STANDARDS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 0780-2-8 OFTHERULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.''

''THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS HOME HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE REATILER; THAT IT MAY NOT BE SAFE FOR OCCUPANCY IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION; AND THAT THE RETAILER DOES NOT RECOMMEND IT FOR OCCUPANCY.''

4. The consumer's signature.

(b) Give a copy of the statement and attached checklist to the consumer; and

(c) Retain a copy of the statement with the permanent sales record of the unit.

(2) If, prior to delivery of a used manufactured home designated as ''Class B'' to a consumer, a retailer corrects or causes to be corrected any noncompliances with the safety standards established in rule 0780-2-8-.02, the retailer shall:

(a) Remove the safety standards checklist from the home;

(b) Fill out a new checklist to reflect the present type and condition of the home;

(c) Fasten the new checklist to the home in the same location; and

(d) Maintain a record of all corrective action taken.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-08-.04

Original rule filed September 17, 1986; effective November 1, 1986. Amendment filed March 12, 2004; effective May 26, 2004.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-126-202, 68-126-210, and 68-126-405.