Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 72 of 1632
A contractor is hired to build a room addition. After completion, the homeowner claims defects. The contractor's written warranty on new residential construction must be at least:
a.90 days
b.1 year
c.2 years
d.The contractor sets the term freely
Explanation
California's Right to Repair Act (SB 800) establishes statutory warranties for new residential construction: 1 year for most components, 4 years for plumbing/electrical/mechanical, 10 years for structural defects.
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