If a claimant files an action without first complying with the requirements of this part, on application by a party to the action, the court or arbitrator shall stay the action until the claimant has complied with the requirements of this part. To the extent that the action includes a cause of action for damages due to personal injury or death, such cause of action shall not be subject to stay pursuant to this Code section.
History. Code 1981, § 8-2-37 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 500, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 548, § 1/SB 573.
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