TITLE XVII
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT

Chapter 205-B
WARRANTIES ON PRESITE BUILT AND PREFABRICATED HOMES

Section 205-B:1

    205-B:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "New" shall include any unit not previously sold or occupied as a dwelling unit.
II. "Prefabricated" shall mean construction materials or assembled units fabricated prior to erection or installation in a building or structure, but shall not include manufactured housing as defined in RSA 674:31.
III. "Presite built housing" means "presite built housing" as defined by RSA 674:31-a.

Source. 1988, 231:4, eff. June 29, 1988.

Section 205-B:2

    205-B:2 Manufacturer's Warranty. –
No person shall sell at retail a new prefabricated or presite built home in this state without a written manufacturer's warranty to the buyer which shall include the following terms:
I. That such home is free from any substantial defects in materials or workmanship in the structure, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and in all appliances and other equipment installed or included in such home by the manufacturer.
II. That the seller or manufacturer shall take appropriate corrective action at the site of such home in instances of substantial defects in materials or workmanship which become evident within one year from the date of delivery of such home to the buyer, provided the buyer gives written notice of the defects to the seller, manufacturer, or dealer at his business address as soon as such defects become evident.

Source. 1988, 231:4, eff. June 29, 1988.

Section 205-B:3

    205-B:3 Waiver Prohibited. – The warranty provided in RSA 205-B:2 shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other right or privilege which the buyer may have as otherwise provided by law. The seller or manufacturer shall not require the buyer to waive his rights under this chapter and any waiver shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.

Source. 1988, 231:4, eff. June 29, 1988.

Section 205-B:4

    205-B:4 Attorney's Fees. – Any action instituted by a buyer for failure of a manufacturer to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall allow for the recovery of court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

Source. 1988, 231:4, eff. June 29, 1988.