Who is responsible for ensuring manufactured homes are in compliance with environmental regulations?

The responsibility for ensuring manufactured homes are in compliance with environmental regulations primarily falls on the homeowner and the retailer during the sale process. This is because both parties play a crucial role in understanding and adhering to the applicable laws and standards.

The retailer is responsible for providing accurate information about the homes and ensuring they meet the necessary regulations before sale. They must be knowledgeable about environmental regulations that affect the homes they sell, including issues related to utilities, land use, and waste management.

Once sold, homeowners take on the responsibility to maintain compliance with those regulations, such as proper installation, water and waste disposal, and landscaping that may affect drainage and erosion. Therefore, both the retailer at the point of sale and the homeowner after the purchase have a shared duty to ensure compliance with environmental standards associated with manufactured homes.

In contrast, while state and local agencies set and enforce regulations, they are not directly responsible for individual compliance in the context of a specific sale or purchase. Insurance companies also do not have a role in ensuring compliance with these regulations; their focus is primarily on risk management and coverage related to the property.