Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.06
Inspection Of Units And Dealer Records
Operative Text
(1) Each dealer shall, upon request of a person duly designated by the Commission, permit such person to inspect appropriate books, papers, records, documents, and units of housing relevant to determining whether such dealer has acted or is acting in accordance with this chapter. (2) A state manufactured home inspector will place a "red tag" form approved by the Commission on any designated used manufactured home which is found by the inspector not to be in compliance with the safety standards prescribed in this chapter. No dealer shall deliver a unit bearing a red tag to a consumer until the violation(s) is corrected and the red tag is removed by the inspector.
Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.06, manufactured home dealers in Alabama are subject to two related requirements. First, they must open their books, records, and housing units for inspection when a Commission-designated representative requests access. Second, when a state inspector finds a used manufactured home that does not meet applicable safety standards, the inspector affixes a 'red tag' to that unit, and the home cannot be delivered to a consumer until the violation is corrected and the red tag is officially removed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Dealers and property managers handling manufactured homes under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.06 generally maintain organized, accessible records and make their inventory available whenever a Commission-designated inspector requests a review. When a red tag is placed on a used manufactured home, compliant operators address the cited safety deficiencies through proper remediation and coordinate with the inspector to have the tag formally removed before any delivery to a consumer takes place. Keeping documentation of inspections, corrections, and tag removals supports a clear compliance record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-10 § 535-X-10-.06 gives consumers a meaningful protection: a used manufactured home that has been red-tagged for safety non-compliance cannot lawfully be delivered to a buyer or renter until the problem is fixed and the tag is removed by a state inspector. If a consumer believes a home was delivered while a red tag was still in place, or that a dealer refused a lawful inspection, they may consider contacting the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing can also help individuals understand what options may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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