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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 2§ 8170 Contractor Contract Owner Information

§ 8170 Contractor Contract Owner Information

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§ 8170 Contractor Contract Owner Information

Key Takeaways

  • •If you hire someone to build or fix your house, the contract must have your name, address, and where you work.
  • •The contract must also have the name and address of the bank giving the loan for the construction, if there is one.
  • •If a builder hires another worker (subcontractor), the contract between them must include the owner’s name, the main builder’s name, and the bank’s name if there’s a loan.

Example

You hire a company to build a new room in your house.

The contract they give you must have your name, your address, and the name of the bank if you’re taking a loan to pay for it. If that company hires another worker to help, their contract must also include your name and the bank’s name.

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§ 8170 Contractor Contract Owner Information

(a) A written direct contract shall provide a space for the owner to enter the following information: (1) The owner’s name, address, and place of business, if any. (2) The name and address of the construction lender, if any. This paragraph does not apply to a home improvement contract or swimming pool contract subject to Article 10 (commencing with Section 7150) of Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. (b) A written contract entered into between a direct contractor and subcontractor, or between subcontractors, shall provide a space for the name and address of the owner, direct contractor, and construction lender, if any. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

written direct contractowner’s nameaddressplace of businessconstruction lenderhome improvement contractswimming pool contractArticle 10direct contractorsubcontractor

Related Statutes

  • § 8108 Notice Delivery Addresses
  • § 1824 Depositary Delivery Requirements
  • § 8012 Contractor Definition Scope
  • § 8172 Construction Lender Disclosure Requirement
  • § 8174 Construction Trust Deed Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8170.
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