Louisiana Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: (HB 401; Acts 1993, No 841) The New Home and Warranty Act was amended to include a Notice and Opportunity to repair provision which requires homeowners to inform builders of alleged defects and give them an opportunity to make any necessary repairs. The Act contains 19 warranty exclusions including soil movement, normal wear and tear, mold and mold damage. The law also extended warranty coverage for foundations and structural components (5years), plumbing and electrical systems (2 years) and cosmetic (1 year).
Construction Expert Witness Contractors Licensing
Guidelines Jefferson County Louisiana
Commercial and Residential contractors licensure is required. Separate licensure is required for plumbing, and asbestos abatement trades.
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Association Directory
Local # 1960
2424 N Arnoult Rd
Metairie, LA 70001
http://www.home-builders.org
Teche Area Builders Association
Local # 1940
800 S Lewis St
New Iberia, LA 70560
Home Builders Association of SW Louisiana
Local # 1948
4560 Lake St
Lake Charles, LA 70605
http://www.hbaswla.org
Acadian Home Builders Association
Local # 1936
PO Box 60486
Lafayette, LA 70596
http://www.ahbaonline.com
Home Builders Association of St Tammany
Local # 1964
28603 Krentel Rd
Lacombe, LA 70445
http://www.sthba.org
Capital Region Builders Association
Local # 1924
10518 Kentshire Ct
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
http://www.capitalregionba.com
Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association
Local # 1986
147 Capital Blvd Ste A
Houma, LA 70360
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