RESIDENTIAL REALTY-DEFECTS House SponsorsRep. Frank J. Mautino 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Notice and Opportunity to Repair Act. Provides that a construction professional shall be liable to a homeowner for damages caused by the acts or omissions of the professional and his or her agents, employees, or subcontractors. Requires the service of notice to the professional of the complained-of defect in the construction by the homeowner prior to commencement of a lawsuit. Allows the professional to make an offer of repair or settlement and to rescind this offer if the claimant fails to respond within 30 days. Requires the claimant to file with the court a list of known construction defects. Directs the professional to provide a statutory notice to the homeowner upon the execution of a contract. 2/28/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 2/28/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/5/2003HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 3/12/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 012-005-000 3/12/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 3/31/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Frank J. Mautino 3/31/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/31/2003HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/4/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die