Ohio Code § 1312.01

§ 1312.01.

As used in this chapter: (A) “ Construction defect ” means a deficiency that arises directly or indirectly out of the construction or

the substantial rehabilitation of a residential building. “ Substantial rehabilitation ” includes the addition of a room and the removal or installation of a wall, partition,

or portion of the structural design. (B) “ Dwelling action ” means any civil action in contract or tort for damages or indemnity brought against

a residential contractor for damages or the loss of use of real property caused by

a construction defect. (C) “ Owner ” means an owner or a prospective owner of a residential building or a dwelling unit

in a residential building who enters into a contract with a residential contractor

for the construction or substantial rehabilitation of that residential building or

unit. (D) “ Residential building ” means a structure that is a one-family, two-family, or three-family dwelling house

or a dwelling unit within that structure, any accessory structures incidental to that

dwelling house, and a unit in a condominium development in which the owner holds title

to that unit. “ Residential building ” includes any structure that is used as a model to promote the sale of a similar

dwelling house. (E) “ Residential contractor ” means a person or entity who, for pay, enters into a contract with an owner for

the construction or the substantial rehabilitation of a residential building and who

has primary responsibility for the construction or substantial rehabilitation of a

residential building. (F) “ Accessory structure ” has the same meaning as in section 3781.06 of the Revised Code .