With respect to escrows and sales practices, it is unlawful to do any of the following:
(a) Violate any of the terms or provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18035), relating to purchase documents, receipts for deposit, escrow, and sales practices, or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the department pursuant thereto.
(b) Intentionally withhold or provide false information to an escrow company or to any person or firm holding or acquiring an ownership or security interest in the manufactured home or mobilehome being sold or purchased.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1342, Sec. 11. Effective September 26, 1984. Operative January 1, 1985, by Sec. 39 of Ch. 1342.)