California Contractor Warranty Form
In California, contractor warranty forms include various implied and express warranties depending on the work being done. There is no mandatory form for these warranties, and the law will create an im...
Construction Law
Construction Disputes and Damages
What are the typical types of disputes that occur between a contractor and a homeowner/homeowner-to-be? If a contractor has breached his/her contract, what types of remedies/damages are available?...
Essential Provisions in a Home Remodel or Renovation Contract
What should be included in a construction contract for renovation or a home remodel? One important provision in a home remodel/renovation contract should be a clause allowing you to withhold payment i...
How to Deal With a Home Subcontractor Who Files a Lien on Your Home and Threatens to Sue
Find out what you can do if a subcontractor threatens to sue you or file a lien on your house....
Legal Options If New Home Contractor or Builder Does Not Honor Written Warranty
When the first signs of a construction defect pop up in a newly constructed home which is under a “builder's warranty”, the homeowner should take photographs of the problem area and/or video tape ...
Am I Entitled to a Contractor Warranty?
A homeowner's right to such a warranty is determined both by state law and by whether a warranty is included in the construction or remodeling contract. You should always negotiate a written warranty...
Construction Defects: Who’s Responsible?
When you notice a construction defect with your home or business, how do you determine who's liable for the repairs or damages? Many people assume it's the builder, but others might be responsible as...
TX Couple Awarded $51M In Home Construction Defect Lawsuit After Fighting Dirty Politics
A Texas couple has finally won a 14 year legal battle with their home-builder over construction defects that the company failed to correct. They allegedly fought dirty politics along the way, but sim...
California Home Construction Defect Laws
If you own a home in California and discover a construction defect, bringing a lawsuit against the responsible party may require a bit more than filing a complaint at the courthouse. That is, if your...
Construction Defect Lawsuits: Common Causes of Action
There are several common causes of action in a construction defect case including breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence or strict liability. This article examines each cause of action....
How To Remove A Recorded Mechanic’s Lien Upon Your Home
If your home has had a recorded mechanic's/contractor's lien and you want to remove it, check first to see if the required preliminary notice has been given to you, if the lien claimant has recorded t...
Legal Options Available to Homeowners Who Use an Unlicensed Contractor
If a unlicensed contractor does a job for a consumer -- be it a remodel or some other improvement-- where the costs of the services and the materials exceed the threshold amount (typically $500), the...
Suing Your Home Construction Contractor or Builder for Construction Defects
A homeowner can file a lawsuit against a home builder or contractor (licensed or not) for a defect in an improvement. The written contract controls the obligations owed to the homeowner by the license...
Builder Warranty Claims for Death, Disappearance or Insolvency of the Builder
While a builder's or contractor's warranties are designed to protect you, sometimes your builder will die, disappear or will be insolvent (bankrupt or without assets) and you may not be able to recove...
New Home Warranties
Because most homeowners aren't in a position and don't have the knowledge to ensure that every aspect of their new home build is done properly, the obligation falls on the builder to ensure that the p...
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