CSLB Arbitration Attorneys
Overview
Arbitration through the CSLB is best utilized for disputes regarding workmanship and contractual disagreements between a consumer and contractor, and for disputes between two contractors. While CSLB arbitrations can be effective and efficient, it is important to first define your objectives to determine whether they can be accomplished through a CSLB arbitration, due to the program’s strict limitations.
The arbitration attorneys at Flores Ryan, LLP have expertise in every aspect of California arbitration requirements, deadlines, and strategies. If you and the opposing party have agreed upon settling the dispute through arbitration, our extensive knowledge and experiences in arbitration allows us to maximize the chance of favorably resolving your dispute.
ARTICLES
CSLB Citations
Getting back to the basics of how a CSLB Citation works, this article will provide an overview of what every contractor should know.
What you need to know about CSLB complaints
This article covers the process of complaints and citations issued from the CSLB
CSLB Arbitration: Will It Work For Me?
Contractors can learn the specifics of what CSLB mandatory & voluntary arbitration is and the criteria required in order to participate in such arbitrations.
Maintaining a California contractors license in good standing
This article will cover the elements all contractors must pay attention to in order to ensure that their contractors license is properly maintained.
KEY POINTS
- A CSLB arbitration can resolve conflicts between a consumer and contractor, as well as between contractors. But whether CSLB arbitration is available to a specific dispute depends on a multitude of factors.
- The board has jurisdiction over a licensed contractor’s projects for up to four years for patent defects and up to 10 years for latent defects. The board also has jurisdiction over unlicensed contractors for up to 4 years from the date of the illegal act.
- Mandatory arbitration will be used to resolve complaints where the financial remedy sought is less than $15,000. It is required that the complainant participate in the mandatory arbitration, and a failure to do so will result in the CSLB closing the complaint.
- If either party fails to comply with the terms of the award, the other party may petition the Superior Court to have the award confirmed and entered as a civil judgment.
- The Contractors State License Board arbitration program is designed to be used for disputes regarding workmanship and contractual disagreements. Cases involving disciplinary issues and civil remedies are generally not under this program’s jurisdiction.
FORMS
Below you can generate the following forms that are applicable to citations: