Haw. Code R. § 16-77-79 - Disclosure to homeowners

(a) Contractors engaging in home construction or home improvements shall, prior to obtaining a binding contract from the homeowner and prior to appying for a building permit:

(1) Disclose all information pertaining to the contract and its performance, the absence of which might mislead the homeowner to the homeowner's detriment including but not limited to the lien rights of labor, suppliers, and subcontractors;

(2) Disclose the scope of work to be performed;

(3) Disclose the approximate percentage of work to be subcontracted;

(4) Disclose whether the contractor is bonded or not and whether the owner has a right to demand bonding on the work to be performed; provided that if the contractor is not bonded, the contractor shall disclose the extent of the financial security available to assure performance of the contract;

(5) Disclose the contractor's license number and contractor classification(s);

(6) Disclose all warranties, if any; and

(7) Provide an estimate of the cost of work to be performed.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, "homeowner" means the owner or lessees of residential real property, including without limitation owners or lessees of private residences, condominiums, or cooperative units.

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Haw. Code R. § 16-77-79

[Eff 8/14/80; am and ren § 16-77-79, 6/22/81; am and comp 11/7/83; am and comp 4/14/88; am and comp 12/9/02; comp 4/15/04] (Auth: HRS §§ 444-4, 444-25.5) (Imp: HRS § 444-25.5)