Ohio § 3905.422
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3905.422, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3905.422.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “ Home service contract ” means a contract, however described or denominated by the issuer of the contract,
whereby, for a predetermined fee, a person undertakes to repair or replace all or
any part of any structural component, appliance, or system of a home necessitated
by wear and tear, deterioration, or inherent defect that occurs on or after the effective
date of the home service contract. (2) “ Appliance ” includes a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and any similar piece of equipment. (3) “ Structural component ” includes the roof, foundation, basement, walls, ceiling, and similar components
of a home. (4) “ System ” includes the heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical system, and similar systems
of a home. (B) A home service contract is not insurance and its sale or issuance is not governed
by the laws of this state relating to insurance, except a home service contract issued
by a licensed property and casualty insurance company as an insurance policy shall
be governed by the laws of this state relating to insurance. (C) The sale or other issuance of a home service contract constitutes a consumer transaction
for purposes of Chapter 1345. of the Revised Code. A person who purchases or is entitled to the benefits of a home service contract
is a consumer as defined in division (D) of section 1345.01 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3905.422
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3905.422 cover?
Section 3905.422 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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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