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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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
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Local # 0540
1536 Eureka Rd
Roseville, CA 95661
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315 N San Joaquin St Ste 2
Stockton, CA 95202
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101 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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PO Box 5160
San Ramon, CA 94583
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900 H St Ste E2
Modesto, CA 95354
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