(a) This subchapter applies to a residential real estate repair contract under which a person has contracted with a residential contractor to provide goods or services to be paid from the proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy. (b) The rights and responsibilities contained in this subchapter are in addition to those under § […]
As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) “Emergency services” means services performed with the express permission of the insured and that are immediately necessary for: (i) The preservation of the residential real estate; or (ii) The health of the insured, owner, or possessor. (B) “Emergency services” does not include inspection of the residential real estate […]
Before signing a residential real estate repair contract with an insured, a residential contractor shall furnish to the insured: (1) The following statement in at least 10-point boldface type, the following: (2) A fully completed form in duplicate, captioned “NOTICE OF CANCELLATION”, that is attached to the residential real estate repair contract for repairs to […]
(a) A residential contractor in a residential real estate repair contract with an insured shall not commence work until the insured’s right to cancel under subsection (b) of this section has expired. (b) A person who has entered into a residential real estate repair contract with a residential contractor may cancel the residential real estate […]
(a) A violation of this subchapter by a residential contractor is an unfair and deceptive act or practice as defined by the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, § 4-88-101 et seq. (b) This subchapter does not prohibit an insured that is harmed by a deceptive trade practice from commencing a civil action against a residential contractor.