HB 1243 - Construction defects; resolution; change certain provisions

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Current Status

02/28/06 - House Committee Favorably Reported

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings generally, so as to change certain provisions relating to resolution of construction defects; to clarify how builders and homeowners are required to operate under Part 2A relating to resolution of construction defects; to change conflicting language within Part 2A; to provide a better framework for dispute resolution; to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions relating to notice of claim and the response of the contractor to the claim; to change certain provisions relating to discovery of additional defects after original notice of a claim is given; to change certain provisions relating to the effect of a claimant's acceptance of settlement and subrogation of insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
02/03/2006 House First Readers
02/06/2006 House Second Readers
02/28/2006 House Committee Favorably Reported