Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 77 - CONTRACTORS
Subchapter 12 - DISCLOSURE TO OWNERS; CONTRACTS
Section 16-77-80 - Homeowner contracts

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 16-77-80

Current through August, 2024

(a) All contractors shall provide homeowners with a written contract involving home construction or improvements which shall provide the following:

(1) The name, address, license number, and classification(s) of the contractor;

(2) The exact dollar amount due from the homeowner under the contract;

(3) The date work is to commence and number of days for completion;

(4) The scope of the work to be performed and materials to be used;

(5) The approximate percentage of work to be subcontracted and the names and license numbers of all subcontractors, if any;

(6) A clear statement of the risk of loss of any payments made to a sales representative (printed in distinct capital letters next to the owner's signature line);

(7) A provision explaining the lien rights of all parties performing under the contract including the contractor, any subcontractor, or any materialman supplying commodities or labor on the project;

(8) The terms of any warranty offered; and

(9) The signatures of the homeowner and the contractor.

(b) The contract shall be executed prior to the performance of any home construction or improvement.

(c) For purposes of section 444-25.5, HRS, and this section, "home construction or improvements" shall not include service-type work (e.g., maintenance work performed by electrical and plumbing contractors) that does not require a permit by a county or other local subdivision of the State.

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