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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 12. (a) In performing home improvements and in contracting to perform home improvements, a remodeler may warrant to the owner the following:
(1) During the two (2) year period beginning on the warranty date, the home improvement must be free from defects in workmanship or materials.
(2) During the two (2) year period beginning on the warranty date, the home improvement must be free from defects caused by faulty installation of:
(A) new plumbing systems;
(B) new electrical systems;
(C) new heating, cooling, and ventilating systems; or
(D) extended parts of existing systems.
The warranty does not cover appliances, fixtures, or items of equipment that are installed under the home improvement contract.
(3) During the four (4) year period beginning on the warranty date, the home improvement must be free from defects caused by faulty workmanship or defective materials in the roof or roof systems of the home improvement.
(4) During the ten (10) year period beginning on the warranty date, the home improvement and affected load bearing parts of the home must be free from major structural defects.
(b) The warranties provided in this section survive the passing of legal or equitable title in the home to subsequent persons.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 32. Property § 32-27-1-12 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-32-property/in-code-sect-32-27-1-12/
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