HB 5255
Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties
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Bill overview
This bill establishes consumer protection measures for new manufactured homes in West Virginia by requiring manufacturers to fulfill their warranty obligations and providing consumers with additional legal remedies to enforce those warranties. It clarifies definitions related to consumers, dealers, and manufactured homes, and prohibits manufacturers from shifting warranty responsibilities to dealers. The bill also mandates that manufacturers provide consumers with a written statement regarding warranty rights at the time of purchase and establishes a process for resolving disputes through a third-party mechanism.
Key provisions
- Requires manufacturers to meet express warranty obligations for new manufactured homes.
- Prohibits shifting warranty responsibilities to dealers.
- Defines key terms such as ‘consumer,’ ‘dealer,’ and ‘manufactured home.’
- Mandates a written warranty disclosure to consumers at the time of purchase.
- Establishes a third-party dispute resolution process for warranty claims.
- Allows consumers to seek replacement or compensation for non-conformities.
- Provides for extended warranty terms in cases of unforeseen circumstances.
- Outlines a procedure for returning a manufactured home that has been previously returned.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of manufactured homes
- Dealers of manufactured homes
- Consumers purchasing manufactured homes
- West Virginia residents
- The legal system
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