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  2. Begin by filling in the Contractor and Owner details, including names, addresses, and contact information. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for legal purposes.
  3. In the 'Description of the Project' section, provide a detailed outline of the work to be performed, including materials and equipment. This clarity helps prevent disputes later.
  4. Specify the 'Contract Price' that the Owner agrees to pay for completing the project. Be sure to include any additional charges if applicable.
  5. Fill in the 'Approximate Start Date' and 'Completion Date' fields to set clear expectations for both parties regarding timelines.
  6. Review all sections carefully, ensuring that all necessary documents are incorporated into this contract as required by law.
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Construction and Commercial Law A Detailed Scope of Work. The scope of work section spells out, in specific terms, exactly what the contractor will be responsible for doing. Project Cost and Payment Schedule. Construction Timeline. Change Order Process. Project Issues and Dispute Resolution.
The California Home Improvement Act (HIA) is a consumer protection statute designed to protect homeowners from shady contractors. I regularly speak to contractors who are not 100% up to speed on its requirements, which are detailed and complex.
That contract must include specific information about your rights and responsibilities. In addition, any changes made to that contract must be in writing, be legible, be easy to understand, and inform you of your rights to cancel or rescind the contract.
(b) For purposes of this section, home improvement contract means an agreement, whether oral or written, or contained in one or more documents, between a contractor and an owner or between a contractor and a tenant, regardless of the number of residence or dwelling units contained in the building in which the tenant
The contract should describe, in detail, the products to be used and how the work will be performed, i.e., size, color, who will be doing what work, amounts of materials provided, manufacturer model number, etc. There must be a detailed, written payment schedule in the contract.

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Overall Statute of Limitations on Construction Defects in California. While the Act provides an overall limitations period of 10 years, there are specific limitations for certain types of defects. For example: 4 years from the close of escrow for plumbing and sewer systems, electrical systems and exterior pathways.
In California, a written contract is required for all home improvement projects over $500. A home improvement contract and any changes made to that contract must be in writing, legible, easy to understand, and inform the consumer of their rights to cancel or rescind the contract.
Home Improvement Projects: Home improvement projects are one of the few areas of construction that have stringent contractual obligations set forth by the CSLB. California limits deposits for home improvement contracts to $1,000 or 10% of the project cost, whichever is less.

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