The Potential 24% Annual Penalty: Why California Property Owners Can No Longer Afford to “Ignore” Construction Disputes in 2026
For decades, the standard operating procedure for many luxury homeowners and commercial developers facing construction disputes was simple: wait. By “slow-walking” negotiations or withholding payments during a defect claim, owners...
The New 5% Reality: Why SB 61 Increases Risk for Property Owners and How to Protect Your Project with Performance Bonds
For decades, the “10% retention” was the gold standard in California construction. It was the financial carrot and stick that gave property owners leverage, ensuring that contractors finished every last...