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Rep. Larry Springer, serving the 45th District Serving Carnation, Duvall, Woodinville, and parts of Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. |
House passes bill to protect homeowners against construction defects
Rep. Springer provides homeowners with additional educational and legal resources
March 12, 2009
OLYMPIA – After more than two years of sifting through legislation to protect homeowners from shoddy construction, the House passed Rep. Larry Springer’s (D-Kirkland) House Bill 1393.
“The most important investment a family in Washington will make is their home,” Springer said. “It’s not only the largest purchase they’ll make, but one of their largest emotional investments as well. These families should be confident that their walls won’t crack and their ceilings won’t leak.”
House Bill 1393 protects homeowners when they are faced with serious home construction defects and provides homebuyers with legal remedies and additional resources. It addresses residential real property construction improvements through consumer education, warranty provisions and contractor registration requirements.
“It’s important that when you buy a home, you’re provided with a warranty that guarantees the work,” Springer said. “This bill also provides a reliable methodology to solving construction defects.”
House Bill 1393 also establishes a primary point of contact for consumers in the Attorney General’s Office. In addition to serving as an ombudsman, this office will also educate consumers about their legal resources and collaborate with agencies and organizations that are already engaged in consumer education efforts in the area of residential construction.
Passing the House with a 52 to 45 vote count, Springer’s House Bill 1393 will move to the Senate next.
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Contact: Rep. Larry Springer (360) 786-7822;
springer.larry@leg.wa.gov
Downloadable photo:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/documents/House/Members/Photos/Springer.jpg
Staff Contact: Jamie Badilla (360) 786-7255;
Badilla.jamie@leg.wa.gov
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