Section 7164 of the Business and Professions Code governs contracts for:
Explanation
B&P §7164(a) applies to every contract, and any change to a contract, between an owner and a contractor for the construction of a single-family dwelling to be retained by the owner for at least one year. Remodel or repair of an existing dwelling is a home improvement contract under §7159. A service and repair contract of $750 or less is governed by §7159.10, and §7159.10(b) applies §7159 anyway if any conforming requirement fails. And $500 is the price at which work becomes home improvement, not the trigger for §7164.
Law Reference: B&P Code §7164(a); §7159; §7159.10(a)(1)(A), (b)This topic, taught in full in the CSLB Law & Business guide. CSLB Law & Business — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
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