A residential contractor completes a $35,000 kitchen remodel. The homeowner pays in full but later discovers defective work. Under Arizona law, what is the contractor's warranty period for this type of work?
Correct Answer
C) 2 years for workmanship defects
Arizona law requires a 2-year warranty period for residential contractor workmanship defects.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Arizona law mandates a 2-year warranty period for workmanship defects on residential contracting work. This statutory minimum protects homeowners even after full payment is made, as payment does not waive warranty rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No statutory warranty period
Claiming no statutory warranty period exists is incorrect. Arizona law explicitly establishes minimum warranty requirements for residential contractors; the absence of a written warranty does not eliminate the statutory obligation.
Option B: 1 year for workmanship defects
A 1-year warranty period understates Arizona's requirement. While some states use a 1-year workmanship warranty, Arizona sets the floor at 2 years for residential work.
Option D: 6 months for workmanship defects
A 6-month warranty period is far too short and does not reflect any Arizona statutory requirement. This may be confused with short-term equipment or appliance warranties.
Memory Technique
Arizona = 2 years for workmanship. Remember 'AZ has 2' — Arizona gives homeowners twice the protection of a 1-year warranty. The dollar amount ($35,000) is a distractor; the warranty period is the same regardless of project value.
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