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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Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Building Industry Association of the Delta
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315 N San Joaquin St Ste 2
Stockton, CA 95202
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California Building Industry Association
Local # 0500
1215 K Street Ste 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Building Industry Association of the Bay Area
Local # 0538
101 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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PO Box 5160
San Ramon, CA 94583
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Local # 0540
1536 Eureka Rd
Roseville, CA 95661
http://www.northstatebia.org
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900 H St Ste E2
Modesto, CA 95354
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