SB179

SB179 amends Hawaii's Contractor Repair Act to clarify statutes of repose and limitation, and construction defect claims.

SB179 amends Hawaii's Contractor Repair Act to clarify the statute of repose, which applies to claims against contractors for construction defects. The bill sets a ten-year limitation period for such claims, starting from the date of completion of the improvement. It also clarifies that the doctrine of fraudulent concealment does not apply to this limitation period. The bill requires claimants to provide detailed notices of claim, including evidence of the defect and necessary repairs. Contractors must respond with offers to settle or inspect within 30 days.