This article is intended to establish procedures for the negotiation of a claim of a construction defect asserted by a claimant against a contractor. The parties to a contract are encouraged to resolve any disagreement concerning the contract short of litigation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 11A. Notice and Opportunity to Cure Construction Defects
§21-11A-2. Applicability of Article
§21-11A-3. Suit by Contractor; Perfecting Mechanic's Lien
§21-11A-4. Applicability of Definitions; Definitions
§21-11A-5. Contract for Residential Improvements; Notice
§21-11A-6. Contractor Notification Requirements for a New Residential Dwelling Constructed for Sale
§21-11A-7. Prerequisites to Commencing an Action
§21-11A-8. Notice of Claim of Construction Defect
§21-11A-9. Service on Additional Parties
§21-11A-10. Request for Voluntary Disclosure of Additional Information
§21-11A-13. Conduct of Negotiation
§21-11A-14. Settlement Agreement
§21-11A-15. Costs of Negotiation
§21-11A-16. Commencement of Action
§21-11A-17. Additional Construction Defects; Additional Notice of Claim