The consumer protection laws in the United States are designed to protect you from businesses that do not provide what they promise.
This is why it is important to understand your rights as a consumer and how these rights can be protected by law.
If you have purchased or leased a mobile home manufactured by ABC Company but found out later on that the company has gone bankrupt due to poor business decisions, then you may be able to file suit against them for misrepresentation of their product.
Because A mobile home manufacturer is responsible for making sure that the homes they produce are safe and free from defects.
A company may be liable when a product is defective and causes injury to someone who used it in a manner that was not foreseeable by the company.
If you or somebody you know has been injured by a mobile home defect, then contact an experienced lawyer about your rights. They can help you file a suit against the offending party so that justice can be served.
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Can you file a suit against mobile home manufacturer?
Can you sue a mobile home manufacturer? Yes, but the most important thing to consider is that there are different rules for suing a mobile home manufacturer than those for suing an auto company.
The reason is that with cars, we have strict standards and regulations on how they can be made and what parts must be used in their construction. With mobile homes, however, it’s easy to find out which companies use cheaper parts or don’t follow all of the safety guidelines.
Take, for example, the issue of substandard framing.
A mobile home’s frame is what gives it most of its support and stability. Mobile homes built before 2001 were not required to meet any safety standards when it came to their frames, so most manufacturers opted for cheaper materials they could buy in bulk without passing on the cost savings to the consumer.
If you purchased a mobile home after 2001, then your manufacturer would have been required by law to use approved wooden beams that are covered with insulation on both sides. Sometimes these beams are covered with the drywall as well.
But what happens if you bought a mobile home before this requirement was enforced? Do you still have options? You can contact an attorney or contact a mobile home manufacturer.
Sometimes these manufacturers will help you cover costs associated with moving or covering unpaid loans on the old house (depending on which course of action they feel is in their best interest).
It’s also best to contact them before action is taken against the company because sometimes, if there are enough consumers who have been wronged by the company, then being proactive can help push legislation through that will protect future homeowners from dealing with this kind of mishandling again.
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How To Protect Yourself When Buying A Mobile Home?
The Federal Trade Commission has created a series of rules and regulations that must be followed by anyone who is selling or manufacturing mobile homes.
It’s best to educate yourself on these rules before buying any house, but especially a mobile home because of the generalized stigma associated with this type of construction.
The following are some things you should pay attention to when purchasing a new mobile home:
- You have the right to expect that your home will provide reasonable safety and durability for its normal use, given the facts of its condition, design and performance.
- The seller must disclose all information they have about the physical condition of the property.
- The sales agreement cannot contain clauses that restrict your ability to sue if your home is defective in certain ways (this goes for new homes as well as used homes).
- You must be given a written warranty that offers coverage for at least one year.
- Manufacturers and sellers of mobile homes must make sure the home is properly labelled with information about its durability and safety (this label needs to remain attached to the house and cannot be removed by anyone, including potential owners).
- The seller must provide you with certain federal law information regarding your purchase before you buy the property.
- The sales contract cannot contain clauses that limit your legal rights or what you can do if problems arise after buying the home (such as giving yourself over to arbitration or cancelling your warranty without giving prior notice to you).
- If there are any problems with factory-built housing covered by an express warranty, then the manufacturer or seller must honor that warranty.
You should contact the manufacturer first, though, because they may be able to handle the problem for you directly.
If The Manufacturer Or Retailer Cannot Help You? If you feel like your mobile home violates any of these rules and regulations then it’s time to take action.
Start by contacting an attorney who specializes in mobile home issues and see if they can give you some direction on what steps to take next.
If legal counsel isn’t an option, then continue with what you started and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (https://www.ftc.gov/).
Finally, if this issue continues to escalate, then contact your local law enforcement officials and get them involved in the situation.
The Federal Trade Commission has a series of guides that you should familiarize yourself with before making any agreements about buying a mobile home.
Also, look into the Department of Housing and Urban Development for more information on laws that protect you when it comes time to purchase a new or used mobile home.