SECTION 1 : What the Homeowner Has a Right to Expect From the Builder
Your Rights and the Rights of Your Home
This section discusses, in general terms, what you can expect from the Builder in the construction of your home, and what your home should expect from you in ongoing maintenance and care. The actual coverage is described in the Limited Warranty provided in this book. The "Home Care Guide" that you will receive at closing contains most of the information you need to provide your home with the appropriate level of preventative maintenance.
1.1 Components of Your Home We warrant that the components of your home will meet the standards for those components set forth in California Civil Code Section 896 for the time periods set forth therein, except fit and finish components which we warrant will meet the standard of quality as measured by acceptable trade practices or applicable industry standards for one year after the warranty commencement date. 1.2 Mechanical Systems Those systems installed in your home to provide power, water, treated air, ventilation, and waste disposal should operate properly and not materially impair the use of the home. 1.3 Care and Maintenance Although things wear out, components in your home should last a reasonable length of time (assuming you give them appropriate care and maintenance). This time will vary with geographical regions, the types of materials involved, and usage. As time goes on, adjustments will be required.
1.4 Common Elements If your new home is part of a multifamily
development, the common elements should be in the same clean and completed condition as your unit. This includes entries, common hallways, and common utility and service areas.
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