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Litigation

Dec. 3, 2002

Lawyers Take on New Role In Construction Defect Bill

Column By George Dale - SB800, also known as the Fix-It Bill, changes the way construction defect disputes are handled for homes first sold after Jan. 1, 2003. SB800 is the product of intensive negotiations between the consumer attorneys of California and the California Building Industry Association. Attorneys must consider carefully their role in this new environment and should work together with all the parties involved to make sure that this new bill makes a positive difference.

        
        Column
        
        By George Dale

        SB800, also known as the Fix-It Bill, changes the way construction defect disputes are handled for homes first sold after Jan. 1, 2003. SB800 is the product of intensive negotiations...

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