State-by-State Construction Contract Law

Consumer protection law puts construction contractors at a disadvantage when drafting agreements for residential construction. This blog examines what construction contractors have to do to comply with state and federal law and suggests ways to reduce the risk when drafting residential construction contracts.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Change Order Under Duress in Vermont

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Vermont has several financial assistance programs designed to help low-income, elderly or disabled residents make residential repairs. Alana...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Too Late to Salvage This Project?

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Andrew and Ginger McBride selected Rafael Lara Construction to build their new home in Monroe, Louisiana. Plans and specs were prepared by a...

Friday, January 9, 2026

Changes for California Contractors in 2026

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As of January 1, 2026, California home improvement contracts need a new set of disclosures. California Business and Professions Code Section...

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Unsigned Change Orders

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Nearly every significant construction project includes changes. Some required by the owner. Others demanded by the building inspector or due...

Thursday, November 13, 2025

When an Owner Wants an Oral Contract

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Maurine McCarthy selected Chris Taussi of RHI Home Improvement to do work on a home she bought in Pequannock, New Jersey. Maurine wanted to ...

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Don't Risk Contra Proferentem

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A spring 2024 storm damaged the roof on Arthur Robertson’s 1,800 SF Jacksonville home. Arthur agreed to have Florida Roof Specialists (FRS) ...

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Protect Your Plans

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Your bid for every job is based on the plans. That’s clear. What’s not clear unless made explicit in the contract: Who owns those plans? If ...

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Gary W. Moselle: Carlsbad, California, United States; Gary W. Moselle is a California attorney specializing in state-specific construction contracts. Disclaimer: Nothing in this blog should be interpreted as a substitute for professional advice from an attorney practicing in your community. Only local counsel can appreciate the business and legal environment under which a construction contract is drafted, negotiated and executed. Gary W. Moselle represents Craftsman Book Company, publisher of Construction Contract Writer.

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