Maine § 10 §1486 Definitions

Maine Statutes

§ 10 §1486 — Definitions

Maine § 10 §1486

Title 10COMMERCE AND TRADE

Part 3REGULATION OF TRADE

Ch. 219-AHOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 10 §1486 (2026).

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

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.

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.

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

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 nonstru

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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.
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.
3.
Materials.
"Materials" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence.
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.
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.