California Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: SB800 (codified as Civil Code §§895, et seq) is the most far-reaching, complex law regulating construction defect litigation, right to repair, warranty obligations and maintenance requirements transference in the country. In essence, to afford protection against frivolous lawsuits, builders shall do all the following:A homeowner is obligated to follow all reasonable maintenance obligations and schedules communicated in writing to the homeowner by the builder and product manufacturers, as well as commonly accepted maintenance practices. A failure by a homeowner to follow these obligations, schedules, and practices may subject the homeowner to the affirmative defenses.A builder, under the principles of comparative fault pertaining to affirmative defenses, may be excused, in whole or in part, from any obligation, damage, loss, or liability if the builder can demonstrate any of the following affirmative defenses in response to a claimed violation:
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Local # 0540
1536 Eureka Rd
Roseville, CA 95661
http://www.northstatebia.org
California Building Industry Association
Local # 0500
1215 K Street Ste 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
http://www.cbia.org
Building Industry Association of the Bay Area - Northern Division
Local # 0538
PO Box 7100
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Building Industry Association of the Delta
Local # 0513
315 N San Joaquin St Ste 2
Stockton, CA 95202
http://www.biadelta.org
Building Industry Association of the Bay Area
Local # 0538
101 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
http://www.biabayarea.org
Building Industry Association of the Bay Area - Eastern Division
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PO Box 5160
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Local # 0536
900 H St Ste E2
Modesto, CA 95354
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