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    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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    Building Industry Association of the Bay Area - Northern Division
    Local # 0538
    PO Box 7100
    Santa Rosa, CA 95407


    California Building Industry Association
    Local # 0500
    1215 K Street Ste 1200
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    http://www.cbia.org

    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

    North State Building Industry Association
    Local # 0540
    1536 Eureka Rd
    Roseville, CA 95661
    http://www.northstatebia.org

    Building Industry Association of the Bay Area - Eastern Division
    Local # 0538
    PO Box 5160
    San Ramon, CA 94583


    Building Industry Association of Central California
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    900 H St Ste E2
    Modesto, CA 95354
    http://www.biacc.com


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    With over four thousand construction, architectural, and engineering related expert designations, the El Verano, California Construction Expert Directory provides a streamlined multi-disciplinary expert retention and support solution to legal professionals and construction practice groups concerned with the effective resolution of construction defect and claims litigation. BHA provides construction related consulting and expert witness support services to the industry's leading construction practice groups, Fortune 500 builders, real estate investment trusts, risk managers, owners, as well as a variety of municipalities and government offices. In connection with in house assets comprising testifying architects, design engineers, construction cost and standard of care experts, licensed general and specialty contractors, the firm brings national experience and local capabilities to El Verano and the surrounding areas.

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    IRVINE, CA – June 10, 2026 – Kahana Feld is pleased to announce Yvette Davis, Evan Kalooky, Beth Obra-White, Sean Paden, Michael Parme, Jeffrey Schmid, and Julieanne Yanez have joined the firm as partners. Four of these partners are joining the San Diego office, which further strengthens the firm’s General Liability and Construction Litigation practices and enhances Kahana Feld’s ability to serve clients across a broad range of complex matters in the region. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Kahana Feld

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    March 17, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Conor G. Bateman, Snell & Wilmer
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    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
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