Builders Rejoice? SB 800 Not Dead Yet!
In 2002, the California Legislature enacted SB 800 to cover residential…
Calemine v. Samuelson- Duty to Disclose Prior Construction Defect Lawsuits
As residential real estate home sales seem to be showing signs of life,…
The Perils of Acting as an "Owner-Builder"
With the economy starting to show signs of life, many homeowners are beginning…
Circumventing Workers Compensation Preemption
Recently, one of our clients was sued by an allegedly negligent third party…
Hiring a Contractor? Make Sure the Contractor Is Insured!
Recently, I had a case where a husband and wife, who were in the process of…
Service and Repair Contracts - What is Required in California
During the summer months, many homeowners are interested in making needed…
California Mechanic’s Liens and Bankruptcy
What you don’t know can hurt you. California’s Mechanic’s Lien Law (Civil Code…
Homebuilders: Good News About Your Alternative Nonadversarial Prelitigation Contractual Provision
California Senate Bill 800 (“Right to Repair” or “Fix It” law; Civil Code sec.…
Warning to Contractors and Material Suppliers: Your Workers' Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Wealth
A flooring contractor was found to have negligently caused a fire that damaged…
Unlicensed Contractors Can Agree to Binding Arbitration
However, results will likely be unfavorable to the unlicensed contractor.…