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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 Central California
    Local # 0536
    900 H St Ste E2
    Modesto, CA 95354
    http://www.biacc.com

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


    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 - Southern Division
    Local # 0538
    675 N 1st St Suite 620
    San Jose, CA 95112


    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 - Northern Division
    Local # 0538
    PO Box 7100
    Santa Rosa, CA 95407


    Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties
    Local # 0516
    1530 E. Shaw Ave #113
    Fresno, CA 93710
    http://www.biafm.org


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    With over 4500 construction defect and claims related expert designations, the Pleasanton, California Construction Expert Directory offers a wide range of trial support and construction consulting services to construction claims professionals concerned with construction defect and claims litigation. BHA provides construction claims evaluation and expert support services to the nation's most recognized construction practice groups, public builders, risk managers, owners, state and local government agencies. Employing in house resources which comprise credentialed construction consultants, NCARB certified architects, forensic engineers, building envelope and design experts, the firm brings national experience and local capabilities to Pleasanton and the surrounding areas.

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    Kamran Salour Named to Los Angeles Times' 2026 Legal Visionaries List

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    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

    GRSM Ranked Among Texas’ 50 Largest Law Firms by Texas Lawyer

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    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

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    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois