Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.02
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As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning set out below: (1) AMHC – The Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission. (2) Certified Installer – A person or business entity certified by the AMHC to install a manufactured housing unit. (3) Commission – The Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission. (4) Manufactured Housing Unit - A manufactured home, manufactured house, manufactured building, modular home, modular house, modular building, or any portion of said structures. Consistent with the Code of Ala. 1975, Section 24-4A-2, this includes any residential dwelling unit constructed to standards and codes as promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). (5) Roadways – Public roads, streets, and highways in Alabama. (6) Unit – A manufactured housing unit. (7) Transporter – A person or business entity who transports, hauls, or moves a manufactured housing unit.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.02 establishes the official definitions that apply throughout Chapter 535-X-12T, which governs manufactured housing installation and transport in Alabama. Key terms include 'Manufactured Housing Unit,' which covers a broad range of factory-built residential structures—including those built to federal HUD standards—as well as 'Certified Installer,' 'Transporter,' and 'Roadways.' These definitions set the scope of who and what is regulated under the chapter, ensuring consistent interpretation of the rules that follow.
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Property owners and managers who deal with manufactured or modular homes in Alabama should be aware that § 535-X-12T-.02 broadly defines 'Manufactured Housing Unit' to include not just traditional manufactured homes but also modular buildings and any structures built to HUD standards. Operators who hire someone to install or move a unit on their property should confirm that the individual or company qualifies as a 'Certified Installer' or 'Transporter' as defined by this provision and recognized by the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC). Understanding these definitions helps ensure that all related activities on a property fall within the correct regulatory framework established by the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in manufactured or modular homes in Alabama may find it useful to know that § 535-X-12T-.02 defines their dwelling broadly, potentially including HUD-code homes and modular structures, which means the protections and requirements of Chapter 535-X-12T may apply to their housing situation. If questions arise about whether a home qualifies as a 'Manufactured Housing Unit' under this rule, or whether the person who installed or moved the home was a properly 'Certified Installer,' tenants can reach out to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission (AMHC) for clarification. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing law can also help residents understand how these definitions affect their rights under the broader chapter.
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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