2-10 Home Buyer's Warranty Synopsis

The 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is specifically limited to the main structure of the home only.

The exact terms, conditions, and limitations of this warranty are fully explained and reduced to writing in the 2-10 HBW Booklet which is given to each home owner.

First Year Coverage

1. Defects in materials or workmanship as defined in the Construction Quality Standards, except as they apply to defects in appliances, fixtures and equipment which are covered in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty.

Defects in the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems as defined in the Construction Quality Standards.

1. Defects in the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems as defined in the Construction Quality Standards, to include the wiring, the piping, and ductwork portions of the systems.

Note: Defects in any of the systems resulting from failures in an appliance fixture, or piece of equipment which are covered by a manufacturer's warranty are not covered in this warranty.

1. Structural defects in the Home as to actual physical, load-bearing portions of the home caused by failure of such load-bearing portions which affect their function to the extent that the Home becomes unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise unlivable.

This relates to foundation's systems and footings:
• Beams
• Columns
• Floor Systems
• Girders
• Lintels
• Walls & Partitions
• Roof Framing Systems
• Roof Sheeting (only on original FHA financing still in effect)

1. Defects in any outbuilding to the home, including garages, carports, swimming pools, driveways, patios, decks, boundary walls, retaining walls, landscaping, fences, etc.


2. Non-structural hairline or expansion cracks in concrete and structural foundation movement within commercial standards.
3. Damage to any real property not part of the home. The structural warranty is specifically limited to the main structure of the home only.
4. Damage to or defects in concrete floors of attached garages which are built separate from the foundation walls or the structural elements of the home.
5. Bodily or personal injury of any kind (including physical or mental pain and suffering and emotional distress).Ê This refers specifically to mental anguish.
6. Loss or damage which the Home Buyers have not taken appropriate action to minimize as soon as practical.
7. Any defect in, or damage caused by material and/or work supplied by anyone other than the Builder and those under his control.
8. Loss of use, loss of opportunity, loss of market value, loss of rental value of any other loss, except to extent that any such exclusion is not permitted by law.
9. Defects in any property which is not includedÊ in the original Home delivered for the original sales price.
10. Negligence, improper maintenance or improper operation by anyone other than the Home Builder and those under his control:
• Failure by the Home Buyers to give prompt and proper notice to the Builder of any defects.
• Changes of any grading of the grounds.
• Loss of damage not caused by a defect or deficiency in the design and/or construction of the home by the Builder.
• Loss of damage caused by incidents considered to be Acts of God, i.e., fire, windstorm, hailstorm, hurricane, etc.
• Changes in the level of the underground water table which were not reasonably foreseeable at the time of construction
• Insect damage, vermin, radiation, pollution.
• Any loss because of the home being used for anything other than residential purposes.
• Any condition which does not result in physical damage to the home.
• Costs of shelter, etc.
• Any claim reported for service after an unreasonable delay or later than 30 days after the warranty expiration.
• Normal wear, tear and deterioration.
• Dampness or condensation due to failure of the Home Buyers to maintain adequate ventilation.
• Failure by anyone to comply with the warranty requirements of the appliances, equipment or fixtures.
• Glass breakage.

• Minor, non-structural cracks can appear in the sheetrock, and in areas where wood joints are made, particularly on a miter joint area during the drying out process of your home. This is normal, and is to be expected, and needs home owner maintenance by proper caulking, etc., as needed. See 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty booklet for further details.
• Stained wood, such as cabinets, the doors, and the wood trim, all can have variations in the wood grain and color, and the stain does not hide these variations. They are normal, should be expected and are not warranty items.
• Spots or tears on carpet and tiles after possession of the home by the home buyer.
• Chips, scratches and mars in tile, woodwork, walls, porcelain, plastic, mirrors, plumbing fixtures, brick, etc., which are not specifically noted on the Pre-Occupancy Inspection Report and happens after closing or occupancy.
• Dripping faucets and toilet adjustments are a short-time warranty item only (30 days).
• To the best of our ability, good quality paint is used on our homes, both interior and exterior. Minor chips, cracks, peeling, etc., are common items, particularly in Mobile's high-humidity climate; this is due to causes other than the quality of the paint and/or its application and is beyond the builder's control; i.e., the home should be washed down by the home owner approximately once a year, dependant upon the need to remove dirt, dust, grime, mildew, pollen, etc. which is prevalent in our climate. Mildew is not a warranty item. Water sprinklers should be placed properly to make sure direct application does not damage any painted areas or penetrate into the weep holes, etc.
• Concrete patios, walks, drives, and asphalt drives can develop normal cracks due to the changing weather conditions, or the subsurface soil condition. This is normal, and there is no known method of complete elimination of this condition. Hair-line non-structural cracks are normal, and are not warranty items.
• The structural warranty covers the main structure only, there is no warranty whatsoever on the grounds, plants, grass areas, etc. Any alterations to grading done by the Builder is not a warranted item. There is no responsibility by the Builder for any changes you may make in the original established pattern of grading done on your home prior to or after your possession. There is absolutely no warranty on soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall after the closing.

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