Manufactured Housing Practice Test

Who is allowed to remove the manufacturer's label from a manufactured/mobile home?

1. The dealer

2. The retail purchaser

3. The installer

4. The inspecting authority

The correct answer is: The retail purchaser

The correct answer is that the retail purchaser is allowed to remove the manufacturer's label from a manufactured or mobile home under specific circumstances. This action typically occurs when the home has been permanently affixed to a foundation and is no longer classified as a vehicle. The manufacturer's label serves an important purpose, as it indicates that the home complies with safety and construction standards. Once the home is installed and deemed a permanent structure rather than a vehicle, the retail purchaser may have the authority to remove it, as their ownership and the legal status of the home change. Understanding the roles of others involved: Dealers usually do not have the authority to remove the label, as they are responsible for ensuring that the home is delivered in compliance with regulations. Installers are tasked with setting up the home and ensuring its structural integrity, but they don’t have the authority to remove the label. Inspecting authorities monitor compliance with regulations during various stages of installation or sale, but they also do not remove the label; instead, they verify that it remains intact until it is appropriate for removal by the retail purchaser.