Construction Contracts Former Provisions Act In Phoenix
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When is a contract legally binding? Typically, a document that includes an offer, acceptance, and appropriate consideration will be considered legally binding. In most cases, a contract is binding in Arizona even if the parties signed it in another state.
The qualifying party must possess at least four years of contracting experience and sit for two major trade examinations when applying for a general contractor license in Arizona. The state requires contractors to ace the AZ Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE) and Trade exam in their specialty areas.
How long is a contractor liable for work in Arizona? 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.
A homeowner has up to eight years after a project has been substantially completed to file a construction defect claim. See A.R.S. § 12-552. However, if the defect is discovered during the eighth year after completion, the claim may be made within the ninth year after the project has been substantially completed.
A civil action against the contractor must be brought in a civil court of competent jurisdiction. The lawsuit must be filed with the court within two years from the date of the commission of the act by the contractor that is the cause of the injury or two years from the date of occupancy. A.R.S. § 32-1133(A).
One of the most effective ways for a consumer to get a non-compliant or non-responsive contractor or subcontractor's attention is to file a complaint with the Arizona Registrar of Contractor (ROC), primarily because this will result in the ROC schedule an inspector from the Registrar's office to visit and inspect the ...
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. Implied Warranties – can run up to 8 years but are then cut off by the Statute of Repose.
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).
While an average work warranty lasts about a year, warranty length can vary by state and contractor. Contractors who want to retain client goodwill may honor a work warranty for longer than the specified time.
