Ala. Code §§ 24-5-30 to 24-5-34 § 24-5-33
Penalties for Violations of Article; Suspension of License Tags; Additional Relief from Violations.
Operative Text
(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to install, allow to be installed, occupy, or allow to be occupied, any manufactured home or manufactured building in this state which is not in accordance with the uniform standards and the rules and regulations adopted and set forth by the commission pursuant to this article. (b) The commission is authorized to suspend the tag issued under Section 40-12-255 of any person violating either subsection (a) or (b) of Section 24-5-32, and shall be authorized to levy a civil penalty up to $500.00 against any person found in violation of subsection (a) of Section 24-5-32. The commission is moreover authorized to levy a civil penalty up to $500.00 against any installer or installation personnel violating either subsection (a) or (b) of Section 24-5-32 or the rules and regulations adopted and set forth by the commission pursuant to this article. Persons subjected to the operation of this subsection shall be given a hearing by the commission on application therefor, and shall be notified of the availability of a hearing by the commission on imposition of a penalty. (c) In addition to other penalties provided by law, the commission and district attorneys are authorized to apply to the circuit courts within their respective jurisdictions, and such courts shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant appropriate additional relief to prevent or restrain violations of this article.
Alabama Code §§ 24-5-30 to 24-5-34, § 24-5-33 establishes that installing, occupying, or permitting the installation or occupancy of a manufactured home or manufactured building that does not meet uniform state standards is a criminal misdemeanor. Beyond criminal liability, the overseeing commission may suspend a vehicle tag and impose civil penalties of up to $500 against violators, including installers and installation personnel. Courts also have authority to grant additional relief—such as injunctions—to stop ongoing violations, and anyone facing a penalty is entitled to request a hearing before the commission.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 24-5-33, property owners and managers who allow a manufactured home or manufactured building to be installed or occupied on their property bear responsibility for ensuring it meets Alabama's uniform standards and the commission's rules. A compliant operator verifies that any installer holds proper credentials and that the unit carries the required approvals before occupancy is permitted. Failure to do so can expose an owner to misdemeanor charges, civil penalties up to $500, tag suspension, and potential court-ordered relief sought by the commission or a district attorney.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24-5-33 of the Alabama Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a manufactured home or building they occupy does not conform to the state's uniform standards, since allowing such occupancy is itself a violation. Tenants who believe their home was improperly installed or fails to meet required standards may report the situation to the commission, which has authority to investigate, levy penalties, and seek court relief. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Alabama manufactured-housing law can help a tenant understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available.
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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