Nebraska Statutes 44-8602. Terms, defined
For purposes of the Insured Homeowners Protection Act:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 44-8602
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Process: shall mean a summons, subpoena, or notice to appear issued out of a court in the course of judicial proceedings. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Residential contractor means a person in the business of contracting or offering to contract with an owner or possessor of residential real estate to:
(a) Repair or replace a roof system or perform any other exterior repair, replacement, construction, or reconstruction work on residential real estate;
(b) Perform interior or exterior cleanup services on residential real estate;
(c) Arrange for, manage, or process the work referred to in subdivision (1)(a) or (b) of this section; or
(d) Serve as a representative, agent, or assignee of the owner or possessor of residential real estate;
(2) Residential real estate means a new or existing building, including a detached garage, constructed for habitation by at least one but no more than four families; and
(3) Roof system means and includes roof coverings, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing, and insulation.