Georgia Code
Chapter 41 - Residential and General Contractors
§ 43-41-7. Written Warranties Required

A licensed residential contractor and any affiliated entities shall offer a written warranty in connection with each contract to construct, or superintend or manage the construction of, any single-family residence where the total value of the work or activity or the compensation to be received by the contractor for such activity or work exceeds $2,500.00. The residential contractor division shall establish the minimum requirements of such warranty. The parties to the warranty may agree to submit any or all disputes arising under the warranty to arbitration. Such agreement to arbitrate shall be enforceable as provided in Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9, the “Georgia Arbitration Code.”
History. Code 1981, § 43-41-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 786, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 43/HB 142.
Law reviews.
For survey article on construction law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 59 (2008).
For annual survey on construction law, see 61 Mercer L. Rev. 65 (2009).

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Georgia Code

Title 43 - Professions and Businesses

Chapter 41 - Residential and General Contractors

§ 43-41-1. Legislative Findings

§ 43-41-2. Definitions

§ 43-41-3. Creation of State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; Membership; Divisions; Vacancies; Qualifications; Terms; Meetings

§ 43-41-4. Appointment of Members; Chairperson; Meetings and Quorums; Assistance From Professional Licensing Boards Division

§ 43-41-5. Board Meetings; Power of Board and Its Divisions; Investigations; Immunity From Liability; Failure to Appear at Hearing; Voluntary Surrender of License; Application; Subpoenas

§ 43-41-6. Application and Appropriate Fee; Eligibility for Licensure as Residential-Basic Contractor, Residential-Light Commercial Contractor, General Contractor; Examination of Qualified Applicants; Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Education Require...

§ 43-41-7. Written Warranties Required

§ 43-41-8. Eligibility for Licensure Without Examination; Reciprocity; Burden Upon Applicant

§ 43-41-9. Licensing; Joint Ventures Treated Uniquely; Notification to Division of Changes; Separation of Sole Qualifying Agent; Disciplinary Actions; Payment of Fees; Joint Responsibility for Work Product

§ 43-41-10. Reprimand, Revocation, or Other Corrective Actions Authorized; Issuance of Stop-Work Orders; Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Lifting of Suspension

§ 43-41-11. Effect of Licensure

§ 43-41-12. Penalty for Violating Provisions; Architect or Engineer Utilizing Nonlicensed Personnel

§ 43-41-13. Issuance of Restraining Order and Injunction to Restrain Against Further Violations

§ 43-41-14. Role of Building Inspectors; Penalty for Noncompliance With Chapter; Posting of Requirements

§ 43-41-15. Death of Contractor; Notifications; Completion of Work

§ 43-41-16. Grounds for Revocation of License; Authorized Action by Division in Event of Wrongdoing; Interest and Penalties; Continuing Education as Requirement for Resumption of Standing

§ 43-41-17. Effective Date of Licensing and Sanctioning Provisions; Unenforceable Contracts; Compliance With County or Municipal Requirements; Exemption for Dot Contractors; Other Exceptions

§ 43-41-18. Certain Military Specialties or Certifications Entitle Persons to Obtain Certain Professional Licenses; Definitions