The information set forth below is general information, and although believed to be accurate it is not considered legal nor binding. If you need legal information, you must check with your attorney.

DO YOUR AGREEMENTS COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA LAW?

    Do you know that a home improvement contract is defined by California Business and Professions Code to include landscaping? Home improvement contracts in the State of California not only have to comply with the lengthy and specific notice provided in Business and Professions Code §7030, (the so-called "Notice to Owner" provisions)  but must also comply with the Home Improvement Act which requires a written contract containing specific provisions as set forth Do you know that a home improvement contract is defined by California Business and Professions Code to included Business and Professions Code §7159. The failure to comply with these sections is a misdemeanor

    In addition to the above requirements, there are provisions pertaining to "Home Solicitation Contracts" found in Civil Code §1689.5 et seq which require additional formalities and a right of rescission for the contracts falling within the "home solicitation" realm. Generally, this means that the contract was negotiated at the homeowner’s home.
   

   In California, it is crucial that your agreements comply with the various sections as provided in the Business and Professions Code and the California Civil Code. Failure to comply may give rise to an action against a contractor’s license, subject him to criminal penalties, and render questionable the validity of the agreement, and therefore the right to collect for failure to pay on the agreement.