Contracts
The Texas Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) affects real estate contracts involving new construction by:
ARequiring all new home sales to use TREC forms
BProviding a statutory process for resolving construction defect claims before litigation✓ Correct
CProhibiting agents from representing buyers in new construction
DSetting maximum commissions for new home sales
Explanation
The RCLA establishes a pre-litigation process for construction defect claims in Texas: the homeowner must give the contractor written notice, and the contractor has an opportunity to inspect and offer repairs before a lawsuit can be filed.
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