(b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following:(1) A home warranty or similar product that covers the cost of maintenance of a major home system, such as:(A) a plumbing system;(B) a heating, cooling, and ventilation system; or(C) electrical wiring;for a fixed period.(2) An insurance contract.(3) An option to purchase residential real estate or a right of refusal to purchase residential real estate.(4) A declaration that is created in the formation of:(A) an association of co-owners (as defined in IC 32-25-2-2) for a condominium (as defined in IC 32-25-2-7); or(B) a homeowners association (as defined in IC 32-25.5-2-4);including any amendment to the declaration.(5) A maintenance or repair agreement entered into by:(A) an association of co-owners (as defined in IC 32-25-2-2) for a condominium (as defined in IC 32-25-2-7); or(B) a homeowners association (as defined in IC 32-25.5-2-4).(6) A mortgage loan or a commitment to make or receive a mortgage loan.(7) A security agreement under IC 26-1 concerning the 32-25-2-7); or(B) a homeowners association (as defined in IC 32-25.5-2-4).(6) A mortgage loan or a commitment to make or receive a mortgage loan.(7) A security agreement under IC 26-1 concerning the sale or rental of personal property or fixtures.(8) Providers of:(A) utility services, including water, sewer, gas, or electric service; or(B) communications service (as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-3).(9) A land contract (as defined in IC 24-9-2-9.5).(10) An attorney's lien authorized by IC 33-43-4.(11) A statutory lien authorized by this article, including:(A) the lien of a broker company (as defined in IC 32-28-12.5-0.5) upon commercial real estate under IC 32-28-12.5-5; or(B) a mechanic's or materialman's lien under IC 32-28-3.As added by P.L.62-2024, SEC.1.
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