Substantial performance of a home repair contract may be used as a mitigating circumstance and may be raised as a defense by a person alleged to have committed home repair fraud. Home repair performed in a manner which is of little or no value, or home repair that fails to materially comply with the appropriate municipal, county, state, or federal building regulations or codes is not substantial performance.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices.
Article 5 - Home Repair Fraud.
Section 13A-9-110 - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-111 - Elements of the Offense.
Section 13A-9-111.1 - Aggravated Home Repair Fraud.
Section 13A-9-112 - Determination of Intent and Knowledge.
Section 13A-9-113 - Substantial Performance.