LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING
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Introduction and Program Overview
Course Overview
• The course 'Preliminary Education' acquaints prospective licensees with laws and
regulations related to mobilehome and manufactured home industry in California.
• Completion of a six-hour course and passing a state exam is required for a Salesperson
or Dealer license.
• Requirements for a new Dealer license include two years of experience in the industry, a
four-year college degree, or other qualifications.
• Topics covered in the course include Advertising, Mobile home Park Residency Law,
Purchase Documents, Warranties, Registration, Titling, and Escrow.
• Information in the course is sourced from the HCD 'Occupational Licensing Study Guide'
available online for reference.
Language and Terminology
• The course simplifies legal language for better comprehension, using terms like 'unit'
instead of specific home types.
• The term 'mobilehome' is replaced with 'manufactured home' for accuracy, with 'unit'
representing various home types.
• Legal references are primarily from the California Health and Safety Code, with other
laws denoted accordingly.
Historical Context and Program Evolution
Transfer of Occupational Licensing Program
• In 1980, the Occupational Licensing Program moved from the Department of Motor
Vehicles to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Senate Bill 1193 in 1981 finalized the transfer, creating the Mobilehomes-Manufactured
Housing Act of 1980 under the Health and Safety Code.
, • The transfer aimed to centralize manufactured housing issues under one state
department for better management.
• Significant legislative changes post-transfer include enhanced consumer protection
measures and educational requirements for industry professionals.
• The Department has enacted regulations to enforce sales, advertising, licensing, and
education standards.
Legal Framework and Enforcement
Occupational Licensing Laws
• The California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2, starting from Section 18000,
establishes the Department's Occupational Licensing Program.
• Regulations in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 4, from
Section 5000, interpret and implement the law.
• These laws and regulations apply to manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and
salespersons of manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches in
California.
• The Department is solely responsible for enforcement, with local involvement limited to
prosecutions based on Department-provided information.
Key Definitions
Commercial Modular
• Defined as a transportable structure for industrial, professional, or commercial use,
requiring a permit for movement.
• Includes structures designed for human occupancy and replaces the term 'commercial
coach'.
Program History
Transfer of Occupational Licensing Program
• In 1980, the Occupational Licensing Program was moved from the Department of Motor
Vehicles to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Governor's Reorganization Plan Number 1 of 1980 facilitated the temporary transfer of
Vehicle Code statutes related to manufacturers, dealers, and salespersons to the Health
and Safety Code.
SALES | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE (2026) | ALREADY GRADED A+
Introduction and Program Overview
Course Overview
• The course 'Preliminary Education' acquaints prospective licensees with laws and
regulations related to mobilehome and manufactured home industry in California.
• Completion of a six-hour course and passing a state exam is required for a Salesperson
or Dealer license.
• Requirements for a new Dealer license include two years of experience in the industry, a
four-year college degree, or other qualifications.
• Topics covered in the course include Advertising, Mobile home Park Residency Law,
Purchase Documents, Warranties, Registration, Titling, and Escrow.
• Information in the course is sourced from the HCD 'Occupational Licensing Study Guide'
available online for reference.
Language and Terminology
• The course simplifies legal language for better comprehension, using terms like 'unit'
instead of specific home types.
• The term 'mobilehome' is replaced with 'manufactured home' for accuracy, with 'unit'
representing various home types.
• Legal references are primarily from the California Health and Safety Code, with other
laws denoted accordingly.
Historical Context and Program Evolution
Transfer of Occupational Licensing Program
• In 1980, the Occupational Licensing Program moved from the Department of Motor
Vehicles to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Senate Bill 1193 in 1981 finalized the transfer, creating the Mobilehomes-Manufactured
Housing Act of 1980 under the Health and Safety Code.
, • The transfer aimed to centralize manufactured housing issues under one state
department for better management.
• Significant legislative changes post-transfer include enhanced consumer protection
measures and educational requirements for industry professionals.
• The Department has enacted regulations to enforce sales, advertising, licensing, and
education standards.
Legal Framework and Enforcement
Occupational Licensing Laws
• The California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2, starting from Section 18000,
establishes the Department's Occupational Licensing Program.
• Regulations in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 4, from
Section 5000, interpret and implement the law.
• These laws and regulations apply to manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and
salespersons of manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches in
California.
• The Department is solely responsible for enforcement, with local involvement limited to
prosecutions based on Department-provided information.
Key Definitions
Commercial Modular
• Defined as a transportable structure for industrial, professional, or commercial use,
requiring a permit for movement.
• Includes structures designed for human occupancy and replaces the term 'commercial
coach'.
Program History
Transfer of Occupational Licensing Program
• In 1980, the Occupational Licensing Program was moved from the Department of Motor
Vehicles to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Governor's Reorganization Plan Number 1 of 1980 facilitated the temporary transfer of
Vehicle Code statutes related to manufacturers, dealers, and salespersons to the Health
and Safety Code.
