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    When Does California Business and Professions Code Section 7159 Apply to a Home Improvement Contract?
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    When Does California Business and Professions Code Section 7159 Apply to a Home Improvement Contract?

    Section 7159 applies to most California residential home improvement contracts over $500. This guide explains the trigger conditions, required contract terms, deposit limits, cancellation rules, and edge cases contractors should understand.

    October 9, 2026

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