Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.10
Transportation Damage
Operative Text
(a) If an AMHC inspector determines a manufactured housing unit has been prepared for transport in violation of the applicable State laws, rules, or regulations (as defined elsewhere in this Chapter) and such violation has caused damage to, or flying debris on, roadways, or protrusion of a part of the unit beyond the unit’s normal frame or body (where such protrusion existed in Alabama), then the penalty provisions of 535-X-12T-.11 apply. (b) Where a manufactured housing unit being transported in Alabama causes damage to, or flying debris on, roadways, or there is a protrusion of a part of the unit beyond the unit’s normal frame or body (where such protrusion existed in Alabama), then the penalty provisions of 535-X-12T-.11 apply. (c) Where a manufactured housing unit to be installed in Alabama receives transportation damage that creates a serious defect or imminent safety hazard that takes the unit out of compliance with federal and/or State safety-related standards, the transporter shall be liable for such damage to the full extent permitted by State and federal law. In such cases, the penalty provisions of 535-X-12T-.11 apply. (d) Where a manufactured housing unit to be installed in Alabama receives other transportation damage, the transporter shall be liable for such damage to the full extent permitted by the State and federal law. (e) Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the rights of the State, any county or local government, any business entity, any person, or any property owner from asserting rights or recovering damages arising from improper transportation of a manufactured housing unit.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-12T § 535-X-12T-.10 establishes rules governing damage and safety hazards that arise from the transportation of manufactured housing units in Alabama. When a unit is improperly prepared for transport or causes road damage, flying debris, or structural protrusion during transit, penalty provisions under § 535-X-12T-.11 are triggered. Transporters can also be held liable for damage that creates serious defects or imminent safety hazards, and the rule explicitly preserves the rights of governments, businesses, and individuals to seek damages from improper transportation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Manufactured housing dealers, installers, and anyone involved in arranging transport of a unit should be aware that § 535-X-12T-.10 holds transporters accountable for improper preparation and transit conditions. Compliant operators generally ensure that units are secured and prepared in accordance with applicable Alabama laws and regulations before any move begins, reducing the risk of road damage, debris, or structural protrusion. Operators also typically document the unit's condition before and after transport to establish a clear record in the event a dispute arises under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you have purchased or are receiving a manufactured home in Alabama and it arrives with damage caused during transport, § 535-X-12T-.10 provides that the transporter may be held liable for that damage, particularly when it creates a serious defect or safety hazard. Tenants and buyers retain the right to assert claims and seek recovery under this provision, which explicitly preserves individual rights to pursue damages. Those affected may consider contacting the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission or a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available under this rule.
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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