Establishing certain rights for purchasers of residential improvements

SB 569 requires contractors building new single-family homes in West Virginia to include a mandatory 1-year warranty in all purchase or construction contracts. This warranty guarantees work meets building codes, uses defect-free materials, and covers repairs for specific systems like foundations, roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems during the warranty period. The bill prohibits contractors from excluding implied warranties, limiting remedies, or requiring arbitration more than 50 miles from the home, and mandates that dispute resolution terms be clearly visible in contracts. It directly affects homeowners purchasing new single-family residences and contractors building them, ensuring basic protections for buyers.