If a contractor provides a 10-year written warranty on work done and the work deteriorates after 5 years, what is true?

The assertion that the state will hold the contractor liable for the entire term of the warranty is grounded in the principles of contract law and consumer protection. When a contractor offers a written warranty, it implies a commitment to uphold their work quality for the duration specified—in this case, 10 years. If deterioration occurs after 5 years, the contractor is still bound by the warranty provisions they agreed to. This means that if issues arise within the warranty period, the contractor is obligated to address and rectify the problems at no additional cost to the homeowner, provided the warranty is fulfilled in accordance with its terms. Such laws are in place to protect consumers by ensuring that contractors are held accountable for their work and the warranties they offer.

The other options do not accurately reflect the legal obligations of the contractor under the warranty. It’s important to note that if a warranty covers a specific period, the homeowner should not be left responsible for repairs that can be attributed to the workmanship or materials provided by the contractor during that warranty time frame.