{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"8170","citation":"Civ. Code, § 8170","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8000. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8160. - 8851.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [8160. - 8190.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Construction Documents [8170. - 8174.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"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.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A written direct contract shall provide a space for the owner to enter the following information:</p><p>(1) The owner’s name, address, and place of business, if any.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/construction-documents-8170","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}