California Contractor Repair Requirements

Summary

The Right to Repair Act in California requires homeowners to let contractors fix new construction defects before hiring others. For pre-existing issues, no specific law mandates this, but contract terms may require it. Always review your contract for specific clauses.

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this is for new construction, what about something that is pre-existing
While the Right to Repair Act is specific to new construction, for pre-existing issues, the homeowner should still examine their contract with the contractor. It may include a clause that requires them to give the contractor a chance to correct their work before hiring someone else.
Is there a specific law that requires this
In California, there isn't a specific law that requires homeowners to allow contractors to fix pre-existing issues before hiring someone else. However, it is advisable to review the terms of your contract as it may contain such clauses. If the contract doesn't explicitly state this, you are generally not legally obligated to do so.