{"data":{"id":"us-me/10-m.r.s.-1486","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"10 M.R.S. §1486","heading":"Definitions","body":"As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.\n1.  Change orders.  \"Change orders\" means a written amendment to the home construction contract which becomes part of and is in conformance with the existing contract.\n2.  Down payment.  \"Down payment\" means all payments to a home construction contractor prior to or contemporaneous with the execution of the home construction contract.\n3.  Materials.  \"Materials\" means all supplies which are used to construct, alter or repair a residence.\n4.  Home construction contract.  \"Home construction contract\" means a contract to build, remodel or repair a residence, including not only structural work but also electrical, plumbing and heating work; carpeting; window replacements; and other nonstructural work.\n5.  Residence.  \"Residence\" means a dwelling with 3 or fewer living units and garages, if any.  Buildings used for commercial or business purposes are not subject to this chapter.","path":["TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE","PART 3: REGULATION OF TRADE","CHAPTER 219-A: HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10sec1486.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:24Z","sha256":"b4c124d9a65dabb9f3e2bdce99aec840e50bcf9cde6f9382e9d5b7712e73dee1","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/10-m.r.s.-1485","next":"us-me/10-m.r.s.-1487"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}