§ 143-143.16. Warranties. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 143‑143.16. Warranties.

Each manufacturer, dealer andsupplier of manufactured homes shall warrant each new manufactured home sold inthis State in accordance with the warranty requirements prescribed by thissection for a period of at least 12 months, measured from the date of deliveryof the manufactured home to the buyer. The warranty requirements for eachmanufacturer, dealer, supplier and set‑up contractor of manufacturedhomes are as follows:

(1)        The manufacturerwarrants that all structural elements, plumbing systems, heating, cooling andfuel burning systems, electrical systems, and any other components included bythe manufacturer are manufactured and installed free from substantial defects.

(2)        The dealer warrants:

a.         That anymodifications or alterations made to the manufactured home by the dealer orauthorized by the dealer are free from substantial defects. Alterations ormodifications made by a dealer shall relieve the manufacturer of warrantyresponsibility as to the item altered or modified and any resulting damage.

b.         That a setupperformed by the dealer on the manufactured home is performed in compliancewith the Code.

c.         That the setup andtransportation of the manufactured home by the dealer did not result insubstantial defects.

(3)        The supplierwarrants that any warranties generally offered in the ordinary sale of hisproduct to consumers shall be extended to buyers of manufactured homes. Themanufacturer's warranty shall remain in effect notwithstanding the existence ofa supplier's warranty.

(4)        The set‑upcontractor warrants that the manufactured home is set up in compliance with theCode and that the setup did not result in any substantial defects. (1981, c. 952, s. 2; 1987, c.429, s. 9; 1999‑393, s. 1; 2005‑451, s. 1.)