Construction Claims Magazine, Fall 2019, Issue 3, Volume 4
Gov. Ducey Signs New Law that Changes Landscape for Residential Construction-Defect Claims
On April 10, 2019, Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law legislation that will have a significant impact on construction-defect claims involving single- and multi-family homes in Arizona.
Senate Bill 1271 amends the Purchaser Dwelling Act (PDA), A.R.S. 12-1361, et seq, and became effective on Aug. 26. The new changes will affect a builder's indemnification contractual rights, as well as attorney fees, notice to subcontractors, and homeowner affidavits.
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