SB 800, California’s Right to Repair Act, establishes prelitigation procedures and standards for residential construction defect claims to streamline resolution between homeowners and builders. Before filing a lawsuit, the SB 800 requires homeowners to provide builders with written notice and an opportunity to repair construction defects. Because subrogation is derivative, insurers must ensure compliance with...

For nearly 50 years, Texas has imposed a ten-year statute of repose on suits against builders or contractors who construct or repair improvements to real property.  On June 9, 2023, House Bill 2024 amended Section 16.009 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code to create a shorter, six-year repose period in certain circumstances. About...