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Consumer Protection Act - Finlex

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Chapter 9 — Sale of building elements and constructioncontractsGeneral provisions on the sale of building elements and on construction contractsSection 1 — Scope of application of the chapter (16/1994)(1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to contracts between a business(contractor) and a consumer (commissioner):(1) on the delivery of an entity of installation-ready construction parts(elements) of a building or fixed structure connected therewith;(2) where the delivery obligation of the business contains the delivery ofelements referred to in subparagraph (1), as well as all or part of theirinstallation; or(3) where the delivery obligation of the business includes the construction orrenovation of a building or a fixed structure connected therewith, asubcontract relating to such a project and of significant economic value orthe basic repair or renovation of domestic premises with significanteconomic value (project).(2) The provisions of this chapter shall also apply when the business, in addition toperformances referred to in paragraph (1), also delivers to the consumer goodsfor a building or structure or performs other services relating to a building orrepair project. The provisions below on elements shall also refer to such othergoods here referred to.(3) A minimum value of a project falling within the scope of paragraph (1)(3) may beprovided by decree.Section 2 — Mandatory provisions (16/1994)A contract term derogating from the provisions of this chapter to the detriment ofthe commissioner shall be void.Delivery, distribution of costs and riskSection 3 — Delivery (16/1994)(1) The elements shall be deemed delivered when the commissioner has obtainedpossession thereof. If the performance of the contractor also includesinstallation, the elements shall, in the application of the provisions on the delay61

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