As used in this chapter:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 26.1-39.2-01

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

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 other exterior repair, replacement, construction, or reconstruction work on residential real estate; b.    Perform interior or exterior cleanup services on residential real estate; or

c.    Arrange for, manage, or process the work referred to in subdivision a or b.

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.

3.    “Roof system” includes roof coverings, roof sheathing, roof weatherproofing, and insulation.