La. Stat. Ann. § R.S. 9:1149.2
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§1149.2. Definitions In this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Certificate of title" means a vehicle certificate of title as provided for in R.S. 32:701 et seq. (2) "Commissioner" means the director of public safety or any duly assigned assistants, as provided for in R.S. 40:1301 et seq., who, in addition to all other powers, shall have all powers granted and perform the duties imposed on the commissioner by this Part. (3) "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging factory-built homes that are subject to license in accordance with Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. (4) "Factory-built home" means a manufactured home, mobile home, or modular home as defined in this Part. (5) "Manufactured home" means a residential dwelling unit that is factory-built and is constructed to standards and codes as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq., as amended, and that bears the permanently affixed seal of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (6) "Manufacturer" means any person regularly engaged in the business of building or constructing factory-built homes, whether in or outside of this state. (7) "Manufacturer's certificate of origin" means a certificate on a form to be prescribed by the commissioner, and furnished by the manufacturer, showing the original transfer of a factory-built home from the manufacturer to the original purchaser, and each subsequent transfer through and including the transfer to the title applicant. (8) "Mobile home" means a residential dwelling unit that is factory-built and is constructed to voluntary standards or constructed prior to the passage of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. (9) "Modular home" means a residential dwelling unit that is factory-built and is constructed to the International Residential Code standards as adopted by the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission.
La. R.S. § 9:1149.2 establishes the foundational definitions used throughout Louisiana's factory-built home titling laws. It distinguishes among manufactured homes (built to federal HUD standards), mobile homes (built before or outside those federal standards), and modular homes (built to the International Residential Code as adopted by Louisiana). The section also defines key actors—such as dealers, manufacturers, and the Commissioner—and documents like the certificate of title and manufacturer's certificate of origin, which govern how ownership of these homes is tracked and transferred.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who own or lease factory-built homes in Louisiana should be familiar with the definitions set out in La. R.S. § 9:1149.2, since the type of home—manufactured, mobile, or modular—determines which construction standards apply and how title documents must be handled. A compliant operator typically ensures that the correct certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin accompanies any transfer of a factory-built home. Knowing whether a unit bears the HUD seal or was built to the International Residential Code can affect financing, insurance, and regulatory obligations under this Part.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in factory-built homes in Louisiana benefit from understanding the definitions in La. R.S. § 9:1149.2, which clarify what type of dwelling they occupy and what standards it was built to. Whether a home is classified as a manufactured home, mobile home, or modular home can affect tenant rights, habitability standards, and how ownership is documented. Tenants who have questions about their home's classification or title status may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the relevant provisions of this Part for further guidance.
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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