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Contractor Warranty/Guarantee on their work

Quick question. I just had an ADU built (conversion of a garage to a 2 bedroom living dwelling). I read California has a 1 year warranty period (as well as 4 year and 10 year for structure). Although this was not listed in my initial warranty, I wanted to make sure if there is a repair needed (on this new construction) within the first year, that it should be absolutely covered by the Contractor. Thank you,

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Jan 14, 2020

As you mentioned above, California contractors will generally be responsible for warranting their work, even if there's no written warranty present in the contract. Under California Civil Code section 900, there's a 1-year warranty for new construction and remodeling projects - so, if an ADU is built new or is functionally a remodeling of an existing part of the property, then that 1-year warranty would presumably apply. Regarding the 4 and 10-year warranties: Section 7091(a) of the California Business and Professions Code requires licensed contractors to provide a 4-year warranty on items they install. And, if they've performed a defective installation, they'll be liable for resulting repairs and damages for 4 years. As for the 10-year warranty - licensed contractors must warrant that the work is free from structural defects for 10 years. With all of the above in mind, note that for the ultimate clarity on what types of issues would be covered by implied warranty, it'd be helpful to consult with a local California construction lawyer, like one of these California Construction Payment Experts. They'll have more experience with California construction defects and may be able to help improve your understanding of the topic, if necessary. Finally, here's a great resource on the topic: Contractor's Warranty - 1 year, 4 year, 10 year? | Professional Home Inspection Services.

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