As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 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.

[PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §30 (AMD).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1486

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Change orders: means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1486
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Down payment: means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1486
  • 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. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1486
  • Materials: means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1486
  • Residence: means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 10 Sec. 1486
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.

[PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW).]

3. Materials. “Materials” means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence.

[PL 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.

[PL 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.

[PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1987, c. 574 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 248, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 502, §A30 (AMD).