Construction
Dec. 11, 2025
SB 440: How California's Fair Payment Act will reshape construction disputes in 2026
California's Senate Bill 440 takes effect Jan. 1, imposing new non-waivable dispute resolution rules on private construction contracts, including mandatory timelines for owner responses and the right to stop work for non-compliance.
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In a few short weeks,
California will implement a new law that transforms how payment disputes are
resolved on private construction projects - are you prepared?
Private construction contracts entered into on or after Jan. 1, 2026, will be subject to Senate Bill 440, also known as the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (the "Fair Payme...
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