Retail Sales

Wheel and Axel Form

This document is a sample of wheel and axle statement that states that wheel and axles are seperate, temporary attached quipemnt used for the purpose of moving a home to its installation location only. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Warranty Form for Moved Homes

This document is a sample of a warranty notice is a home is moved from the installation site, the warranty does not apply to a defect or damage caused by the move. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Used Home Standards

This document contains the regulations governing the condition of used manufactured homes sold in the state of South Carolina. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Smoke Detector Certification Form

As Required by S.C. Code Section 40-29-340, a previously-owned manufactured home must have at least two functioning smoke detectors. Under this state law, the buyer and seller of this home must also certify that there are at least two functioning smoke detectors in the home. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to […]

Security Tips for Retail Centers

This document helps maintain safety for showing a home, property improvements and preventing a robbery in a manufactured home retail center. Security is the main priority for the person showing the home. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Record-Keeping Requirements

Here is a sample document of a notice to collect past due rent and other charges for tenants of a manufactured housing community.**MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Lot Set Requirements

Regulations issued by the SC Manufactured Housing Board (SCMHB) require: All manufactured homes stored on dealership lots shall be installed to such degree as to not allow damage to occur while the home is on display. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click here to login or Join MHISC for unlimited access.

Lending: Dodd-Frank Act

Lending Legislation. The Dodd-Frank Act Significant changes for Retailers in 2014 The U.S. Congress in Washington passed the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010. This massive new law is causing major changes related to the way financing is done in pretty much every industry. The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has now finalized their rules on […]

Fair Housing

Everyone in the business of selling and/or leasing manufactured homes should have written and posted fair housing policies. Such policies not only reduce the risk of suffering the financial loss of a successful fair housing claim, but having them in place is simply good business practice. A good set of policies informs employees of the […]

What to Expect if a Complaint is Filed

Dealing with Complaints Even the best retailer, salesperson, manufacturer or contractor can find themselves the subject of a complaint filed with the SC Manufactured Housing Board. Understanding how the system works can make a difference. Here’s an unofficial overview of the process and a few helpful tips. **MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT.** Want to see more? Click […]