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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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    Riverside, CA 92501


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    Irvine, CA 92614
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    Traub Lieberman Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Chambers USA

    June 29, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Traub Lieberman

    Court Ends Trump Shutdown of NY's $5B Empire Wind, Second Offshore Project Revived

    February 17, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Debra K. Rubin, Engineering News-Record
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    Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Super Lawyers

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    Reprinted courtesy of Garret D. Murai, Nomos LLP
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    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

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