Attention: All Home Improvement Contractors
In 2000, the Legislature passed SB 2029 (Figueroa, Chapter 1005 Statutes of 2000) to create new requirements for home improvement contractors and for contractors building single family homes pursuant to Business & Professions Code section 7164.
Under the new law, these contractors must disclose whether they carry Commercial General Liability Insurance. SB 2029 also directed the CSLB to prepare two notices - a Checklist for Homeowners and a handout providing information about General Liability Insurance.
The notices were adopted by CSLB through regulation and are effective February 26, 2002.
Summary of Disclosure Provisions
Home Improvement Contractors Must:
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Disclose in writing whether they can carry commercial general liability insurance. | ||
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If they carry this insurance, they must provide the consumer with the name and telephone number of the insurance company in writing so the consumer can verify coverage. | ||
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Provide the homeowner with the handout, "Information about Commercial General Liability Insurance - Home Improvement". | ||
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Provide the homeowner with "Checklist for Homeowners - Home Improvement" or "Checklist for Homeowners" - Swimming Pool". |
Section 7164 Home Builders Must:
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Disclose in writing whether they carry commercial general liability insurance. | ||
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If they carry this insurance, they must provide the consumer with the name and telephone number of the insurance company in writing so the consumer can verify coverage. | ||
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Provide the homeowner with the handout "Information about Commercial General Liability Insurance - Single Family Home". |
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| Letter from Registrar About New Disclosure and Notice Requirements |  |
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| Handouts for Homeowner | ||
| Information About Commercial General Liability Insurance - Home Improvement | |
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| Information About Commercial General Liability Insurance - Single Family Home | |
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| Checklist for Homeowners - Home Improvement | |
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| Checklist for Homeowners - Swimming Pool | |