SB 569
Establishing certain rights for purchasers of residential improvements
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect homeowners who purchase residential improvements by establishing mandatory warranty requirements for contractors. It mandates that contracts include a minimum 10-year warranty for certain improvements (like foundations and roofs) and a 2-year warranty for others (like windows and plumbing fixtures). The bill also requires arbitration proceedings to be held within 50 miles of the property and prohibits contractors from excluding or limiting warranties. Finally, it outlines disciplinary actions the Contractor Licensing Board can take if contractors fail to comply with these requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires contracts for residential improvements to include a minimum warranty.
- Establishes specific warranty lengths for different types of improvements.
- Prohibits the exclusion or limitation of warranties by contractors.
- Mandates arbitration proceedings be held within 50 miles of the property.
- Requires prominent display of alternative dispute resolution provisions in contracts.
- Grants the Contractor Licensing Board the authority to take disciplinary action for non-compliance.
- Defines key terms related to residential improvements and warranties.
- Specifies that warranties are cumulative, not exclusive.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Subsequent purchasers of residential improvements
- Contractors performing residential improvements
- The Contractor Licensing Board
- Construction industry
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