Overview
Century Communities operates in Ohio with communities in the Columbus and Cincinnati metropolitan areas, offering entry-level and move-up homes.
Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act, the state's treatment of implied warranty claims, and contractor licensing requirements create the legal framework for Century Communities buyers in the state.
How Ohio Law Affects Your Contract
The following analysis examines how Century Communities's documented contract patterns interact with Ohio consumer protection law.
Implied Warranty of Habitability
Ohio courts have recognized an implied warranty of habitability in some contexts for new residential construction. The scope is more limited than in states with explicit statutory warranties. Century's habitability waiver (HAB-001) may carry greater weight in Ohio, making the express warranty terms (WAR-001, WAR-002) particularly important.
Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act
The Ohio CSPA (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1345.01-1345.13) prohibits unfair, deceptive, and unconscionable consumer sales practices. Misrepresentations about Inspire Home Loans financing or material substitutions (MAT-001) may be subject to claims under this statute.
Arbitration Enforceability
Ohio courts generally enforce arbitration clauses. Century's JAMS arbitration clause (ARB-001) and class action waiver (CLA-001) are subject to unconscionability analysis under Ohio law.
Ohio Legal History
No state-specific litigation involving Century Communities in Ohio has been identified in public records as of this writing.
Relevant Ohio Laws
Ohio courts recognize an implied warranty of habitability for new construction, requiring homes to be fit for habitation at the time of sale.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts in consumer transactions and provides a private right of action for consumers.
Construction defect claims must generally be filed within 10 years of substantial completion.
Ohio Key Facts
- 1Ohio courts recognize an implied warranty of habitability for new construction.
- 2Ohio has a 10-year statute of repose for construction defect claims.
- 3Mandatory arbitration clauses are generally enforceable in Ohio.
- 4Ohio does not have a statutory right-to-repair or pre-litigation notice requirement for construction defects.
- 5Ohio does not require a state-level residential builder license, though some municipalities impose local requirements.
- 6The Consumer Sales Practices Act provides remedies for deceptive practices in home sales.
What Ohio Buyers Should Know
- Review the express warranty terms carefully. Because Ohio's implied warranty protections are limited, Century's express warranty (WAR-001, WAR-002) is a primary source of coverage. Understand the scope, exclusions, and claim deadlines.
- Compare Inspire Home Loans with independent lenders. Century may offer incentives to use Inspire Home Loans. Compare total loan costs with at least two independent lenders.
- Know the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act. The CSPA prohibits deceptive sales practices. If you were misled during the sales or financing process, consult an attorney.
- Insist on an independent home inspection. Negotiate for inspection access if the contract restricts it (INS-001). Ohio licenses home inspectors through the Division of Real Estate.