SEC. 50-140. NOTICE.

   Notice required or authorized under this article must be served on the person to be notified personally or by mailing to the person at the address last-known to the director. Notice to a licensee may be given to a person designated by the licensee to receive notice. The effective date of notice required or authorized under this article is the date the notice is personally served or postmarked, as the case may be. (Ord. 14990)

SEC. 50-141. REGULATIONS FOR HOME REPAIRS UNDER $500.

   A contractor who performs or agrees to perform a home repair for a price of less than $500 shall furnish the owner, upon completion of the home repair, a written memorandum (as illustrated by, but not limited to, a work order, invoice or bill) containing:

      (1)   the name and address of the contractor;

      (2)   a description of the home repair performed and materials supplied, stated in a manner consistent with generally accepted local trade practice; and

      (3)   a statement of the price of the home repair that includes each charge incurred by the owner and due to the contractor in connection with the home repair. (Ord. 14990)

SEC. 50-142. REGULATIONS FOR HOME REPAIRS OF $500 OR MORE.

   A contractor who performs of agrees to perform a home repair for a price of $500 or more shall comply with the following regulations:

      (1)   Before beginning the home repair, the contractor shall furnish the owner with a written contract for the home repair containing (but not limited to):

         (A)   the name and address of the contractor;

         (B)   the approximate beginning and ending dates for the home repair job. (This requirement does not prohibit or limit contract provisions providing for contingent delays);

         (C)   a description of the home repair job and materials to be used in the job, stated in a manner consistent with generally accepted local trade practice; and

         (D)   the consideration for the home repair and a statement of the other charges to be incurred by the owner under the contract (as illustrated by, but not limited to, taxes, permit fees, and material costs).

      (2)   Before completion of the home repair, the contractor shall furnish the owner with a written memorandum of any changes in the home repair contract made subsequent to its execution. (Ord. 14990)