Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1131 Definitions

32-1131. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. " Assessment" means the contribution by a contractor to the residential contractors' recovery fund.

2. " Fund" means the residential contractors' recovery fund.

3. " Person injured" means any owner of residential real property which is classified as class three property under section 42-12003 and which is actually occupied or intended to be occupied by the owner as a residence including community property, tenants in common or joint tenants who are damaged by the failure of a residential contractor or a dual licensed contractor to adequately build or improve a residential structure or appurtenance on that real property. Included in this definition are lessees of residential real property who contract directly with a residential contractor or indirectly with a subcontractor of that contractor and homeowners' or unit owners' associations after transfer of control from the builder or developer for damages to the common elements within the complex.

4. " Residential contractor" means a contractor as defined in section 32-1101 who is licensed to perform work on residential property pursuant to this chapter and who engages in residential contracting.

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