§ 143-143.8 Purpose
§ 143-143.9 Definitions
§ 143-143.10 Manufactured Housing Board created; membership; terms; meetings
§ 143-143.10A Criminal history checks of applicants for licensure
§ 143-143.11 License required; application for license
§ 143-143.11A Notification of change of address, control of ownership, and bankruptcy
§ 143-143.11B Continuing education
§ 143-143.12 Bond required
§ 143-143.13 Grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses; civil penalties
§ 143-143.14 Hearings; rules
§ 143-143.15 Set-up requirements
§ 143-143.16 Warranties
§ 143-143.17 Presenting claims for warranties and substantial defects
§ 143-143.18 Warranty service
§ 143-143.19 Dealer alterations
§ 143-143.20 Disclosure of manner used in determining length of manufactured homes
§ 143-143.20A Display of pricing on manufactured homes
§ 143-143.21A Purchase agreements; buyer cancellations
§ 143-143.21B Dealer cancellation; deposit refund
§ 143-143.22 Inspection of service records
§ 143-143.23 Other remedies not excluded
§ 143-143.24 Engaging in business without license a Class 1 misdemeanor
§ 143-143.25 Staff support for Board
§ 143-143.50 Escrow or trust account required
§ 143-143.51 Use of escrow or trust funds; penalty for violations
§ 143-143.52 Minimum requirements for dealer records for escrow or trust accounts at banks
§ 143-143.53 Accountings for escrow or trust funds
§ 143-143.54 Audits and record inspection

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 143 > Article 9A - North Carolina Manufactured Housing Board - Manufactured Home Warranties

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
  • United States: shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3