Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "major structural defect" means actual physical damage to the load bearing functions of the load bearing parts of the home that:
(1) were installed, altered, or repaired by the remodeler in the course of remodeling the home; or
(2) although not installed, altered, or repaired by the remodeler, were directly damaged by the work of the remodeler;
to the extent that the home becomes unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise unlivable.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 24-5-11.5-7.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 27. Construction Warranties on Real Property
Chapter 1. Statutory Home Improvement Warranties
32-27-1-1. Application of Chapter
32-27-1-2. Warranty Effective Date
32-27-1-4. "Home Improvement" Defined
32-27-1-5. "Home Improvement Contract" Defined
32-27-1-6. "Load Bearing Parts of the Home" Defined
32-27-1-7. "Major Structural Defect" Defined
32-27-1-10. "Remodeler" Defined
32-27-1-11. "Warranty Date" Defined
32-27-1-12. Warranty Coverage; Warranties Survive Legal or Equitable Title
32-27-1-13. Warranty Disclaimers; Conditions; Acknowledgment; Default
32-27-1-14. Breach of Warranty; Award of Damages
32-27-1-15. Warranties in Addition to Contract Rights; Remedies