The legislature finds, declares, and determines that Georgia needs an alternative method to resolve legitimate construction disputes that would reduce the need for litigation while adequately protecting the rights of homeowners. The legislature declares that an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in certain construction defect matters should involve the claimant filing a notice of claim with the contractor that the claimant asserts is responsible for the defect and providing the contractor with the opportunity to resolve the claim without litigation.
History. Code 1981, § 8-2-35 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.
Law reviews.
For article, “Georgia Condominium Law: Beyond the Condominium Act,” see 13 Ga. St. B.J. 24 (2007).
For survey article on construction law, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 55 (2007).
For article, “Construction Law,” see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 107 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 8 - Buildings and Housing
Article 1 - Buildings Generally
Part 2A - Resolution of Construction Defects
§ 8-2-35. Legislative Findings and Declarations
§ 8-2-37. Required Compliance With This Part
§ 8-2-39. Discovery of Additional Defects After Original Notice Given
§ 8-2-40. Effect of Claimant’s Acceptance of Settlement; Subrogation of Insurance
§ 8-2-41. Notice to Consumer Prior to Beginning Initial Construction Work