A homeowner contracts with a Class B contractor to build a new single-family dwelling the owner will keep for at least one year. Under B&P §7164, the written contract MUST contain:
Explanation
B&P §7164(b) lists what a contract to build a single-family dwelling must contain: the contractor's name, address and license number; the approximate dates work will begin and be substantially completed; a legal description of the site; the statutory Mechanics Lien Warning; and a commercial general liability insurance statement with a check box. The downpayment cap of $1,000 or 10 percent belongs to §7159.5(a)(3), the payment schedule in dollars and cents to §7159.5(a)(4), and the three-business-day cancellation notice to §7159(e) and Civil Code §1689.7 for home-solicited contracts. All three are real California rules; none of them is what §7164 requires.
Law Reference: B&P §7164(b); cf. §7159.5(a)(3)-(4), §7159(e)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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