California Construction Law

Contractor Dispute Evaluator

Answer 7 questions about your situation to get a plain-language assessment of the legal factors that generally affect claims like yours under California law — and the recommended next steps.

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This is general information based on what you entered — not legal advice. These factors generally affect claims like yours under California contractor law, but outcomes vary based on specific facts, evidence, and how courts apply the law. Deadlines and procedural rules are strict. A licensed attorney should review your situation before you take action.

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What This Tool Evaluates

This evaluator considers seven legal factors that California courts and the CSLB routinely examine in contractor disputes: the contractor’s license status, whether you have a written contract, the type of harm, the amount at stake, what actions you’ve already taken, how much time has passed, and whether the contractor has assets or a bond. Each factor affects which remedies are available and how strong your position generally is.

The tool is based on California Business and Professions Code §7000–7191 (Contractors State License Law), BPC §7031 (bar on recovery by unlicensed contractors), BPC §7160 (home improvement fraud), and general California breach of contract and negligence principles.

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