SB 1468 Summary

• Requires purchasers to provide written notice to sellers before filing construction defect claims, allowing sellers a right to repair or replace defects rather than proceeding directly to litigation.

• Establishes a 60-day response period for sellers to provide a written offer to repair, replace, or provide monetary compensation for alleged construction defects after receiving notice from purchasers.

• Gives purchasers 30 days to accept or reject the seller's offer in whole or in part, and tolls statutes of limitations and repose during the notice and repair process plus 30 days after completion or rejection.

• Defines "reasonable detail" requirements for notices to include itemized lists describing each defect's location, impairment to the dwelling, and repair methods in the seller's offer.

• Adds new provisions awarding attorney fees, expert witness fees, and costs to the prevailing party in contested dwelling actions, and prohibits reimbursement to sellers for investigations or repairs performed under this article.