Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 77 - CONTRACTORS
Subchapter 12 - DISCLOSURE TO OWNERS; CONTRACTS
Section 16-77-79 - Disclosure to homeowners
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 16-77-79
Current through November, 2024
(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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