Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.08
Delivery Of Manufactured Housing Units For Occupancy Within Alabama
Operative Text
(a) When an AMHC licensed retailer, person or business entity under contract with said retailer, or an AMHC certified installer transports a manufactured housing unit to its installation site in Alabama, the licensed retailer or the certified installer shall notify the AMHC by priority mail, fax, or e-mail within 72 hours of the delivery. Units not to be immediately installed shall be properly blocked until installation by an AMHC certified installer. (b) When a federally certified motor carrier transports a manufactured housing unit for installation in Alabama, he or she must give the AMHC at least 72 hours advance notice of the date, time, and place of delivery at its installation site. Such notice shall be provided by certified mail, fax, or e-mail. In order to minimize down time for the federally certified motor carrier, any variation from the date, time, or place originally given to the AMHC shall be communicated by fax or e-mail to AMHC as soon as practicable. An AMHC inspector will meet the federally certified motor carrier at the delivery site at the appointed time. The federally certified motor carrier may not detach the manufactured housing unit unless an AMHC inspector has placed on the unit a dated decal identifying the unit and the inspector who conducted the inspection. The AMHC inspector shall note any safety-related transportation damage visible on the unit, including any unit damage that may have caused damage to roadways, flying debris on the roadways, or part of the unit protruding beyond the unit’s normal frame or body. If the AMHC inspector observes or notes damage that may be the result of a possible criminal violation (such as unreported motor vehicle accident damage such as from a hit and run), the inspector may notify law enforcement officials. The inspector’s reports will become a part of the Commission’s public records. Once the decal has been affixed, the federally certified motor carrier may then disconnect the unit, remove the wheels and axles, and temporarily secure the unit. Units not to be immediately installed shall be properly blocked until installation by a certified installer. The federally certified motor carrier may not install or attempt to install the unit unless the federally certified motor carrier is also an AMHC certified installer.
Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.08, Alabama regulates the delivery of manufactured housing units to installation sites within the state through two distinct notification tracks. When an AMHC-licensed retailer or certified installer handles transport, the responsible party must notify the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) within 72 hours after delivery. When a federally certified motor carrier handles transport, that carrier must give AMHC at least 72 hours of advance notice before delivery, and an AMHC inspector must physically meet the carrier at the site and affix a dated decal before the unit can be detached. Units not immediately installed must be properly blocked, and only AMHC certified installers may perform installation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers arranging delivery of a manufactured home in Alabama should be aware that § 535-X-12T-.08 places notification obligations on the retailer, certified installer, or motor carrier involved in transport—not directly on the property owner—but the choice of delivery party determines which notice timeline applies. Compliant operators typically confirm before delivery whether their retailer or installer has submitted the required AMHC notification within the 72-hour window, or whether their federally certified motor carrier has provided the required advance notice. Operators also generally ensure that any unit not immediately installed is properly blocked by an AMHC certified installer, as the rule requires, to avoid a compliance gap at the site.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are purchasing or renting a manufactured home in Alabama, § 535-X-12T-.08 establishes protections that apply before your unit is even set on its foundation—an AMHC inspector is required to meet the carrier at the delivery site, document any visible safety-related transportation damage, and affix a dated decal before the unit can be disconnected. Tenants and buyers can request copies of the inspector's reports, which become part of the Commission's public records under this provision. If you believe the delivery or inspection process was not followed correctly, contacting the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights or consumer-protection organization familiar with manufactured housing can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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