Current through September, 2024
Section 16-77-80 - Homeowner contracts(a) All contractors shall provide homeowners with a written contract involving home construction or improvements which shall provide the following: (1) The name, address, license number, and classification(s) of the contractor;(2) The exact dollar amount due from the homeowner under the contract;(3) The date work is to commence and number of days for completion;(4) The scope of the work to be performed and materials to be used;(5) The approximate percentage of work to be subcontracted and the names and license numbers of all subcontractors, if any;(6) A clear statement of the risk of loss of any payments made to a sales representative (printed in distinct capital letters next to the owner's signature line);(7) A provision explaining the lien rights of all parties performing under the contract including the contractor, any subcontractor, or any materialman supplying commodities or labor on the project;(8) The terms of any warranty offered; and(9) The signatures of the homeowner and the contractor.(b) The contract shall be executed prior to the performance of any home construction or improvement.(c) For purposes of section 444-25.5, HRS, and this section, "home construction or improvements" shall not include service-type work (e.g., maintenance work performed by electrical and plumbing contractors) that does not require a permit by a county or other local subdivision of the State.[Eff and comp 4/14/88; am and comp 12/9/02; comp 4/15/04] (Auth: §§ 444-4, 444-25.5) (Imp: HRS § 444-25.5)