Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-18 § 535-X-18-.02
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As used in this regulation, the Commission hereby adopts andincorporates by reference thereto the definitions in the National Manufactured HousingImprovement Act (MHIA) of 2000; the Code of Ala. 1975, Sections 24-4A-2, 24-5-2, 24-5-31; and Chapters 535-X-10 through 535-X-17 of the Alabama Manufactured HousingCommission Rules and Regulations.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-18 § 535-X-18-.02 establishes the vocabulary that governs the entire Chapter 535-X-18 regulatory framework by pulling in definitions from multiple existing sources: the federal Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000, three sections of the Alabama Code (§§ 24-4A-2, 24-5-2, and 24-5-31), and the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission's own rules in Chapters 535-X-10 through 535-X-17. Rather than creating new definitions from scratch, the provision treats all of those external sources as if their definitions were written directly into this regulation. Any term used in Chapter 535-X-18 carries the meaning assigned to it across that combined body of law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Alabama's manufactured housing sector should be aware that the definitions controlling their obligations under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-18 § 535-X-18-.02 draw from both federal and state sources simultaneously. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the relevant terms as defined in the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000, the cited Alabama Code sections, and the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission's Chapters 535-X-10 through 535-X-17, since those definitions shape how every substantive rule in Chapter 535-X-18 is interpreted. Keeping copies of those referenced materials on hand helps ensure that operational decisions are grounded in the correct legal meanings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured housing communities in Alabama benefit from knowing that the terms used throughout Chapter 535-X-18 carry precise meanings drawn from federal law, state statutes, and Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission rules, as established by § 535-X-18-.02. Understanding how a key term—such as what qualifies as a "manufactured home" or a "community"—is defined across those sources can be relevant when evaluating whether a right or protection applies to a given situation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Alabama manufactured housing law, as well as the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission itself, can be resources for clarifying how these incorporated definitions function in practice.
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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