Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “major structural defect” means actual damage to the load bearing part of a new home or model home, including actual damage due to:

(1) subsidence;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-27-2-3

  • model home: means a new dwelling that is used for the first time after construction as:

    Indiana Code 32-27-2-3.5

  • new home: means a new dwelling occupied for the first time as a residence after construction. See Indiana Code 32-27-2-4
(2) expansion; or

(3) lateral movement;

of the soil affecting the load bearing function, unless the subsidence, expansion, or lateral movement of the soil is caused by flood, earthquake, or some other natural disaster.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-15-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.137-2023, SEC.4.