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    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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    Irvine, CA 92614
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    11 Payne & Fears Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers

    August 24, 2026 —
    Congratulations to the 11 Payne & Fears attorneys included in the 2027 Edition of “Lawyer of the Year” and The Best Lawyers In America®. Attorneys have been recognized in the following practice areas: “Lawyer of the Year” (2027 Edition) Orange County
    • Benjamin A. Nix
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    Reprinted courtesy of Payne & Fears

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    March 31, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP

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    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
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    June 22, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Kathryne E. Baldwin, Wilke Fleury
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    Reprinted courtesy of Jim Parsons, Engineering News-Record
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    Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
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