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 3930
Visalia, CA 93278
http://www.biatk.com
Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties
Local # 0516
1530 E. Shaw Ave #113
Fresno, CA 93710
http://www.biafm.org
Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties - Madera Chapter
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1530 E. Shaw Ave Ste 113
Fresno, CA 93710
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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 Central California
Local # 0536
900 H St Ste E2
Modesto, CA 95354
http://www.biacc.com
Home Builders Association of Kern County
Local # 0510
PO Box 21118
Bakersfield, CA 93390
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PO Box 5160
San Ramon, CA 94583
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