2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 — Professions and occupations
RS 37:2175.1 — Home improvement contracting; written contract required
PART II. HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING
§2175.1. Home improvement contracting; written contract required
A. Every agreement to perform home improvement contracting services, as defined by this Part, in an amount in excess of seventy-five hundred dollars, but not in excess of seventy-five thousand dollars, shall be in writing and shall include the following documents and information:
(1) The complete agreement between the owner and the contractor and a clear description of any other documents which are or shall be incorporated into the agreement.
(2) The full names, addresses, and the registration number of the home improvement contractor.
(3) A detailed description of the work to be done and the materials to be used in the performance of the contract.
(4)(a) The total amount agreed to be paid for the work to be performed under the contract including all change orders and work orders.
(b) An approximation of the cost expected to be borne by the owner under a cost-plus contract or a time-and-materials contract.
(5) The signature of all parties.
B. At the time of signing, the owner shall be furnished with a copy of the contract signed by both the home improvement contractor and the owner. No work shall begin prior to the signing of the contract and transmittal to the owner of a copy of the contract.
C. Contracts which fail to comply with the requirements of this Section shall not be invalid solely because of noncompliance.
Acts 2003, No. 1146, §2; Acts 2007, No. 398, §1.
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