Law For Construction In Arizona
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In Arizona, contractors are liable for their work for up to eight years from the project's completion date. The statute of limitations for filing a claim against a contractor in Arizona is two years from the discovery of the defect.
All contractors are required to be licensed through the State of Arizona, unless work falls under the Handyman Exemption A.R.S. Sec. 32-1121A.
In Arizona there are several warranty periods that apply to construction projects: Express Warranties – usually a period of 1 or 2 years from completion. ROC Workmanship – 2 years from date of completion. Contract Claims – six years for breach of written contract.
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When plaintiffs allege construction defect claims, they often claim that the contract between the builder and the purchaser has been breached. The breach of contract action may be maintained in Arizona subject to an 8-year statute of repose. A.R.S. § 12-552.
The primary cause of action used in residential construction defect cases is a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. This cause of action allows a homeowner to sue the builder or vendor for construction defects for up to eight years (nine years if the defect is found in the eighth year).
Such as failure of architects or engineers in the design of a building or system. Flawed roof designs that result in water penetration, poor drainage or inadequate structural support are examples.
Every such contract requires: The name of the contractor, the contractor's business address and license number. The name and mailing address of the owner and the jobsite address or legal description. The date the parties entered into the contract.
The standard rules of construction are: The plain meaning of the language will be used, unless there are special terms that apply to the subject matter of the contract. This means that the most common and prevailing meaning is applied to the words in the contract.
