Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Manufactured Housing Board intends to consider amending 13VAC6-20, Manufactured Housing Licensing and Transaction Recovery Fund Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to review issues related to licensing requirements for the manufactured housing industry members that will provide better protection to consumers without imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on the licensees. The amended regulations will better define the parameters for warranties on homes, when and what disclosures must be given to buyers, and define and implement a substantial identity of interest to restrict repeated violations. The board will receive suggestions and review other requirements or restrictions in the regulations to address any perceived problems and improve the regulations for consumers and regulants.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 36-85.18 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: June 14, 2017.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Rafferty, Policy and Legislative Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, 600 East Main Street, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-7011, FAX (804) 371-7090, TTY (804) 371-7089, or email elizabeth.rafferty@dhcd.virginia.gov.