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Chapter 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS §1487. Home construction contracts
Any home construction contract for more than $3,000 in materials or labor must be in writing and must be signed by both the
home construction contractor and the homeowner or lessee. Both the contractor and the homeowner or lessee must receive a
copy of the executed contract prior to any work performance. This basic contract must contain the entire agreement between
the homeowner or lessee and the home construction contractor and must contain at least the following parts: [2003, c. 85, §1 (AMD).]
1987, c. 574, (NEW)
3. Work dates. Both the estimated date of commencement of work and the estimated date when the work will be substantially completed. The
estimated date of commencement of work and the completion date may be changed if work can not begin or end due to circumstances
beyond the control of the contractor, including, but not limited to, the lack of readiness of the job site or the unavailability
of building materials;
2003, c. 85, §2 (AMD)
4. Contract price. The total contract price, including all costs to be incurred in the proper performance of the work, or, if the work is priced
according to a "cost-plus" formula, the agreed-upon price and an estimate of the cost of labor and materials;
"In addition to any additional warranties agreed to by the parties, the contractor warrants that the work will be free from
faulty materials; constructed according to the standards of the building code applicable for this location; constructed in
a skillful manner and fit for habitation or appropriate use. The warranty rights and remedies set forth in the Maine Uniform
Commercial Code apply to this contract";
1989, c. 248, §2 (AMD)
2009, c. 173, §1 (AMD)
"Any alteration or deviation from the above contractual specifications that results in a revision of the contract price will
be executed only upon the parties entering into a written change order";
10. Door-to-door sales. If the contract is being used for sales regulated by the consumer solicitation sales law, Title 32, chapter 69, subchapter
V or the home solicitation sales law, Title 9-A, Part 5, a description of the consumer's rights to avoid the contract, as
set forth in these laws;
1989, c. 193, §1 (AMD)
11. Residential insulation. If the construction includes installation of insulation in an existing residence, any disclosures required by chapter 219,
2005, c. 619, §1 (AMD); 2005, c. 619, §6 (AFF)
12. Energy standards. A statement by the contractor that chapter 214 establishes minimum energy efficiency building standards for new residential
construction, and whether the new building or an addition to an existing building will meet or exceed those standards;
2005, c. 619, §2 (AMD); 2005, c. 619, §6 (AFF)
13. Consumer protection information. As an addendum to the contract, a copy of the Attorney General's consumer protection information on home construction and
repair, which includes information on contractors successfully sued by the State, as provided on the Attorney General's publicly
accessible website; and
2005, c. 619, §3 (NEW); 2005, c. 619, §6 (AFF)
14. Attorney General's publicly accessible website. A clear and conspicuous notice that states that consumers are strongly advised to visit the Attorney General's publicly
accessible website to gather current information on how to enforce their rights when constructing or repairing their homes,
as well as the Attorney General's publicly accessible website address and telephone number.
2005, c. 619, §4 (NEW); 2005, c. 619, §6 (AFF)
1987, c. 574, (NEW). 1989, c. 193, §§1,2 (AMD). 1989, c. 248, §2 (AMD). 2003, c. 85, §§1,2 (AMD). 2005, c. 619, §§1-4 (AMD). 2005, c. 619, §6 (AFF). 2009, c. 173, §1 (AMD). Data for this page extracted on 10/16/2012 08:20:28. The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or