Housing (Consumer Protection)

HB 5255 requires manufacturers of new manufactured homes sold in West Virginia to honor all express warranty obligations and bear the full cost of repairs or replacements for defects. It directly affects consumers who purchase manufactured homes for personal use, ensuring they can enforce warranties without dealer interference. Key provisions mandate manufacturers to repair or replace homes that fail to meet warranty standards after reasonable attempts, and require dealers to disclose significant pre-delivery repairs to consumers. The bill prohibits manufacturers from shifting warranty costs to dealers through agreements, making such terms void.