Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.01
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Code of Ala. 1975, Section 24-6-2 provides that the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission “…shall function as the principal executive branch agency with powers to provide for a comprehensive manufactured and modular housing and building program with respect to construction, transportation, site location, or manufacturing standards for such structures.” Under the same Section, the AMHC is further authorized and empowered to create and enforce regulations pertaining to the transportation of manufactured and modular housing and buildings in Alabama. This Chapter sets out the regulations pertaining to the transportation of manufactured and modular housing and buildings in Alabama.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.01 establishes the purpose and legal foundation for the state's rules governing how manufactured and modular homes and buildings are transported within Alabama. The Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) is designated as the primary state agency responsible for overseeing a comprehensive program covering construction, transportation, site location, and manufacturing standards for these structures. The chapter that follows this provision lays out the specific transportation regulations that flow from that authority.
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Property owners and managers who deal in manufactured or modular housing should be aware that under § 535-X-12T-.01, the AMHC holds broad authority to regulate how these structures are moved across Alabama. Operators who transport or arrange transportation of manufactured or modular homes generally ensure they are familiar with the full set of AMHC transportation regulations set out in this chapter. Staying current with AMHC guidance helps operators maintain compliance with the state's comprehensive housing program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in or considering a manufactured or modular home, § 535-X-12T-.01 signals that the AMHC is the principal state body overseeing standards that affect these homes, including how they are transported to a site. Understanding that this agency holds regulatory authority can help tenants know where to direct questions or concerns about the condition or placement of a manufactured home. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Alabama housing law can help explain how these transportation and siting rules may be relevant to a particular housing situation.
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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