Bill > H464

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 142A of the General Laws, specifically Section 3(b), by adding the terms "contractor or subcontractor" after the word "owner," which refers to the person who owns a residential property. The core change is to allow for private arbitration, a process where disputes are resolved outside of court by an impartial third party, to include not only the property owner but also the contractor or subcontractor involved in residential contracting projects. This expansion of private arbitration aims to provide an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for all parties engaged in residential construction and renovation work.