California Civil sections 896 and 900 require builder to provide warranty for 1 year from close of escrow but a person or HOA can sue for construction defect in first 9 years 11 months 

In Utah - your state= the Davenport case is the rule which says builders give an implied warranty even if not in writing 

Utah law related:  Utah Code Annot. §78B-4-513

yes, in MA, it's a one year warranty.... but there is flexibility with it....there are builders who attach an addendum to the p/s that spells out exactly what the length of time is for warranties for specific items/features/ building components of the home....

Great question, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin .  My husband is a builder and up until just a few years ago, the state of Oregon did not require any home warranty. Most reputable builders did warrant their product, but there was no requirement.  This did change and now the builder is required to warrant their new construction for a full year.  However, if something arises after that year that can be traced to builder issues, he/she is ultimately always on the hook for this, which is why Oregon requires a bond and insurance policy on every builder they license.

10 Year Warranty not 1 year in CA.

That's why all the HOAs sue them in year 9.

That's a very good question Wanda Kubat-Nerdin I will have to check and get back to you.

Here in NH there is no law that a builder has to give you a warranty. You can find some with none, some with 30 days, most with a year and some with more. Choose carefully is what i always say

Glad Barb answered here. In IL it was only 1 year on my houses & then good luck. More for foundation issues though & a few other things.

I don't know the answer. However, I have done short sales for people who bought houses from builders who later filed bankruptcy which rendered their warranty useless and unenforcable.

In Arizona, I believe that a new home builder needs to provide a 2-year builder's warranty. Now if you mean an actual Home Warranty, home warranty companies generally will not issue them while there is any kind of a manufacturer warranty on an appliance, system or builder's warranty on the home.

Hi Wanda --- good question.  I'm not sure if they are required but it seems to be customary in our area.  This may be a state-specific question.   I'll be watching for answers/opinions.  

I have no idea, but it looks like Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor,CRS,e-Pro has the CA answer for you.

Here in Utah it is state law the builders give a one year home warranty.  The builders call back the subcontractors who work on the houses to fix the problems. . . .

In Oklahoma City yes, but the question is does the builder have the integrity to honor the warranty?

Minnesota requires a 1 year.  The state does work at keeping them in lne.

It is required in North Dakota Wanda Kubat-Nerdin and the licensing agency holds them accountable. It was a nightmare after our flood when all kinds of unskilled contractors and scammers flocked in.

   Condos and Cooperatives in Florida = 3 years implied warranties, per Florida Statutes.

   For other buildings, see Florida Statutes 553 Building Construction Standards

    One "organization" is the trade group known as National Association of Homebuilders.

In my market, typically, builders provide a 1-2 year warranty on major mechanicals (some do 5 years) and 10-25 years on structural items. I don't know that there is any requirement to do so... but it would probably be hard to sell the product without warranties. Builders here spend a lot of time "selling" their warranties versus their competition. And don't forget some of the warranties are from the manufacturers themselves (roofing, flooring, appliances).

Here in Massachusetts YES......and it is well followed by all parties.....

Yes, 10/2/1 - 10-year structural, 2-year major mechanical, 1-year general with many limitations on that 1-year.

Fred Griffin covered Florida, and Caroline Gerardo  California. Plus in Florida there is a 10 year structural bond in the State

In our state(PA) - yes

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - This is the least expected of the builder.

It is state law in TN that they must give a one year builder warranty.

I have never seen it required

Wanda yes new homes come with a 2 year builders warranty - not a home warranty company. They also are responsible for up to 10 years for defects etc.

Looks like Caroline Gerardo knows the laws.

Good question.  I do not believe that there is a law on that in our state.

What Caroline Gerardo said.  most builder will make good despite the fact that many owners need to follow up with many requests. Builders do not want their names and reputations trashed online.  We know how easy it is to let the world know how unhappy we are with ... anything and everything.

Check this link for Utah Code: 

Read the supposed "warranty" carefully.It may not be what you think!

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin Here in Virginia there is a one year warranty required by law. It takes effect from the date of transfer of record title or buyer possession which ever occurs first. Five years on the foundation.

And when "Honest Builder LLC" is disolved, what is the value of the warranty?

In new, they check everything out before sold. After that, they do pick-up work until all done. After that, new owner is on their own with exceptions

Don't know if it's a legal requirement - but - new builds here do come with warranties...

Check state laws

I don't know.  I don't think it's required in FL.