Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "major structural defect" means actual damage to the load bearing part of a new home, including actual damage due to:
(1) subsidence;
(2) expansion; or
(3) lateral movement;
of the soil affecting the load bearing function, unless the subsidence, expansion, or lateral movement of the soil is caused by flood, earthquake, or some other natural disaster.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-15-7-3.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 27. Construction Warranties on Real Property
Chapter 2. New Home Construction Warranties
32-27-2-1. Effective Date of Warranties
32-27-2-2. "Initial Home Buyer" Defined
32-27-2-3. "Major Structural Defect" Defined
32-27-2-5. "Home Buyer" Defined
32-27-2-7. "Warranty Date" Defined
32-27-2-8. Warranties of Builder; Survival of Warranties
32-27-2-9. Disclaimer of Implied Warranties
32-27-2-10. Breach of Warranty; Actions Against Builder; Damages; Attorney's Fees
32-27-2-11. Warranties in Addition to Contract Rights; Other Remedies