Home improvement contract requirements: subcontractors.
- Requires home improvement contracts to disclose subcontractor details when they perform over 50% of the work.
- Mandates inclusion of subcontractor name and contact information in the written contract.
- Enhances consumer protection through greater transparency in home improvement projects.
- Subjects contractors to disciplinary action for failing to provide required subcontractor information.
Senator Niello's home improvement contract legislation requires contractors to disclose subcontractor information when a single subcontractor performs more than half of a project's estimated work. The measure amends California's Contractors State License Law to mandate that home improvement contracts include the name and contact details of any subcontractor responsible for over 50% of the total project cost.
The disclosure requirement adds to existing contract provisions that protect consumers during home improvement projects. Current law already mandates specific elements in these contracts, including contractor licensing information, project descriptions, payment schedules, and various consumer notices about cancellation rights and mechanics liens. The new subcontractor disclosure joins these established transparency measures within the state's contractor regulatory framework.
This amendment operates within the existing enforcement structure of the Contractors State License Board, which oversees contractor compliance and can take disciplinary action against licensees who fail to meet contract requirements. The measure applies to home improvement contracts that exceed $500 in total value, maintaining current exemptions for certain service and repair agreements, fire alarm installations under specific cost thresholds, and alarm system monitoring services.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
 Roger NielloR Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Steven ChoiR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Requires home improvement contracts to disclose subcontractor details when they perform over 50% of the work.
- Mandates inclusion of subcontractor name and contact information in the written contract.
- Enhances consumer protection through greater transparency in home improvement projects.
- Subjects contractors to disciplinary action for failing to provide required subcontractor information.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senator Niello's home improvement contract legislation requires contractors to disclose subcontractor information when a single subcontractor performs more than half of a project's estimated work. The measure amends California's Contractors State License Law to mandate that home improvement contracts include the name and contact details of any subcontractor responsible for over 50% of the total project cost.
The disclosure requirement adds to existing contract provisions that protect consumers during home improvement projects. Current law already mandates specific elements in these contracts, including contractor licensing information, project descriptions, payment schedules, and various consumer notices about cancellation rights and mechanics liens. The new subcontractor disclosure joins these established transparency measures within the state's contractor regulatory framework.
This amendment operates within the existing enforcement structure of the Contractors State License Board, which oversees contractor compliance and can take disciplinary action against licensees who fail to meet contract requirements. The measure applies to home improvement contracts that exceed $500 in total value, maintaining current exemptions for certain service and repair agreements, fire alarm installations under specific cost thresholds, and alarm system monitoring services.
Roger NielloR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Steven ChoiR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |