CCS HS HCS SS SCS SB 1081 -- RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

(VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR)

This bill creates a procedural prerequisite for filing a lawsuit
for defective residential construction.  In its main provisions,
the bill:

(1)  Requires contractors to provide written notice to
homeowners, including homeowners' associations, upon entering
contracts of the right to offer to cure construction defects
before homeowners may file legal actions;

(2)  Requires homeowners to provide written notice to contractors
detailing the alleged defective construction prior to filing a
lawsuit;

(3)  Requires contractors to respond timely in writing, offering
an inspection followed by repair, monetary compensation, or
disputation of the claim; offering monetary compensation; or
disputing the claim; and

(4)  Describes the circumstances in which homeowners must first
attempt a mediation of claims or may proceed directly to filing a
lawsuit.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am