Georgia § 43-41-7 - Written warranties required.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-41-7 — Written warranties required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-41-7. Written warranties required.
A licensed residential contractor and any affiliated entities shall offer a written warranty in connection with each contract to construct, or superintend or manage the construction of, any single-family residence where the total value of the work or activity or the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work exceeds $2,500.00. The residential contractor division shall establish the minimum requirements of such warranty. The parties to the warranty may agree to submit any or all disputes arising under the warranty to arbitration. Such agreement to arbitrate shall be enforceable as provided in Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the "Georgia Arbitration Code." (Code 1981, § 43-41-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 786, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 43/HB 142.) Law reviews. - For survey article on construction law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 59 (2008). For annual survey on construction law, see 61 Mercer L. Rev. 65 (2009).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 43-41-7
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-41-7 cover?
Section 43-41-7 ("Written warranties required.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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