"Major structural defect" defined

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; (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.