A dealer advertises a 2001 home that has never been lived in or titled as "new." Why is this acceptable?

The reason that a dealer can advertise the 2001 home as "new" is that it has never been titled. In the context of manufactured housing, the term "new" refers specifically to whether the home has been previously owned or titled. A home that has never been titled remains classified as "new" even if it was manufactured years earlier. Being untitled means it has not been registered with the state, and therefore it is considered unsold and unoccupied, allowing it to still carry the designation of new.

While factors like current year manufacturing, adherence to building codes, and recent inspections are relevant in the overall assessment of a home's condition and safety, they do not determine its status as "new." The critical point here is the lack of a title, which plays a significant role in defining the sale and marketing of manufactured homes.