First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and standards of construction, so as to provide legislative findings; to provide for an alternative dispute mechanism to resolve disputes regarding construction defects; to provide definitions relating to construction; to provide for a written notice of claim by the claimant to the contractor; to provide for a written response by the contractor; to provide for access to dwellings for inspections and repairs; to provide for offers of settlement or repair or both; to provide immunity from liability for certain conditions; to provide for notice of a contractor's right to resolve construction defects; to provide for claims by associations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.