Ohio Code § 3905.422
Ohio Code § 3905.422. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3905.422.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “ Home service contract ” means a contract, however described or denominated by the issuer of the contract,
whereby, for a predetermined fee, a person undertakes to repair or replace all or
any part of any structural component, appliance, or system of a home necessitated
by wear and tear, deterioration, or inherent defect that occurs on or after the effective
date of the home service contract. (2) “ Appliance ” includes a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and any similar piece of equipment. (3) “ Structural component ” includes the roof, foundation, basement, walls, ceiling, and similar components
of a home. (4) “ System ” includes the heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical system, and similar systems
of a home. (B) A home service contract is not insurance and its sale or issuance is not governed
by the laws of this state relating to insurance, except a home service contract issued
by a licensed property and casualty insurance company as an insurance policy shall
be governed by the laws of this state relating to insurance. (C) The sale or other issuance of a home service contract constitutes a consumer transaction
for purposes of Chapter 1345. of the Revised Code. A person who purchases or is entitled to the benefits of a home service contract
is a consumer as defined in division (D) of section 1345.01 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3905.422
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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