Section 1486 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1987, c. 574(NEW).]
1.Change orders. "Change orders" means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract. [1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §30(AMD).]
2.Down payment. "Down payment" means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract. [1987, c. 574(NEW).]
3.Materials. "Materials" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence. [1987, c. 574(NEW).]
4.Home construction contract. "Home construction contract" means a contract to build, remodel or repair a residence, including not only structural work but also electrical, plumbing and heating work; carpeting; window replacements; and other nonstructural work. [1989, c. 248, §1(AMD).]
5.Residence. "Residence" means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any. Buildings used for commercial or business purposes are not subject to this chapter. [1989, c. 248, §1(AMD).]
1987, c. 574, (NEW) . 1989, c. 248, § 1 (AMD) . 1989, c. 502, §A30 (AMD) .