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Construction

Jun. 15, 2026

A new path for construction defects in California

Repair first, litigate later: How AB 1903 could reshape California's condominium construction defect.

Brenda K. Radmacher

Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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A new path for construction defects in California
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Assembly Bill 1903 (AB 1903), currently advancing through the 2025-2026 California legislative session, would represent the most sweeping overhaul of the state's construction defect framework in more than two decades--with condominiums and other common-interest developments squarely in the crosshairs. The bill takes direct aim at California's Right to Repair Act (Civil Code §§ 895-945.5, commonly known as SB 800), seeking to shift the balance ba...

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