Bill > HB1468

This bill establishes a standardized process for homeowners to file claims against home improvement contractors, residential building contractors, and suppliers for construction defects within one year of project completion. The legislation defines key terms such as "construction defect" (which can include defective materials, code violations, or poor workmanship) and outlines a mandatory pre-litigation procedure. Before filing a lawsuit, a homeowner must provide a detailed written notice to the contractor, giving them 28 days to respond and an opportunity to inspect and potentially remedy the alleged defect. The contractor must then respond within 14 days, either proposing an inspection, offering to remedy the issue, or disputing the claim. If the contractor fails to respond, disputes the claim, or does not fulfill an agreed-upon remedy, the homeowner can proceed with legal action. The bill also requires contractors to inform property owners about these claim procedures before starting work and provides that if a contractor successfully remedies a defect after an accepted offer, the homeowner is barred from further legal action on that specific claim. The legislation does not apply to actions brought by the Attorney General under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1468&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R