California Construction Forms and Contracts on CD-ROM VERSION 5

California Construction Forms & Contracts (Version 5) CD-ROM

Legally Compliant & Attorney-Approved
Trusted by contractors statewide, these forms reflect the latest California construction laws (2012–2018 updates). Drafted by top CA construction attorneys, they ensure full compliance and protect your business.

Two Formats for Flexibility

• RTF (Word-Compatible): Fully customizable—add your logo, edit text, and save changes. (Requires Microsoft Word).

• PDF (Fill & Sign): Print, e-sign, and share easily. (Requires Adobe Reader; customization needs Acrobat Pro).

Key Forms Included:
✔ Bid Proposals (201)
✔ Residential/Home Improvement Contracts (202-RR, 203, 203S)
✔ Subcontractor Agreements (204, 230)
✔ Mechanic’s Liens (205, 210)
✔ Waivers (207–208A), Stop Notices (211), and More

List of Forms in CD-ROM

• 201          Bid proposal. Identifies the work to be done, the bid amount, the payment terms and client acceptance.
• 202          Prime/Direct Building Contract. Agreement between general contractor and owner.
• 202-RR    Residential Construction Contract. Contract between the contractor and owner for new residential construction only.
• 203          Home Improvement Contract. Agreement between the contractor and the homeowner or tenant for repairing, remodeling and/or adding to a residential property. 
                  Includes the text of notice to cancellation and the text of notice to owner.
• 203A        Notice of cancellation (7 days).
• 203B        Home Improvement Checklist. Notice to help homeowners evaluate contracts/contractors.
• 203C        Home Improvement General Liability Insurance Information. Notice that discloses whether or not a contractor carries commercial general liability insurance.
• 203D        Single Family Home Improvement General Liability Insurance Information.
• 203E        Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Other Hazardous Materials Disclosure and Addendum.
• 203H        Service & Repair Contract. (for work under $750)
• 203S        Swimming Pool Construction Contact. Agreement between contractor and homeowner regarding swimming pool construction.
• 203SC     Swimming Pool Contract Specifications. Required addition to the swimming pool construction contract.
• 203SC1   Swimming Pool Construction Checklist. Home improvement contractors building swimming pools must provide buyers with this notice.
• 204           Subcontractor Agreement. Prime building and subcontractor, or sub and sub. (Favors the subcontractor.)
• 204C        Additional Description.
• 205           CA'S Mechanic's Lien. When this form is recorded, places a lien on buyer's property for nonpayment.
• 206           Contract Change Order. For the general or subcontractor.
• 207           Conditional Waiver & Release Upon Progress Payment.
• 207A         Unconditional Waiver & Release Upon Progress Payment.
• 208           Conditional Waiver & Release Upon Final Payment.
• 208A         Unconditional Waiver & Release Upon Final Payment.
• 209A         CA Preliminary Notice (Private Works) without return postcard. File this form to protect your future right to a mechanics lien in the event of nonpayment.
• 209B         CA Preliminary Notice (Public Works).
• 209C         Attachment "A" to the CA Preliminary Notice (for use with Public or Private versions).
• 210           CA Mechanics Lien Release. Releases lien after claimant has been paid.
• 211           Stop Payment Notice. Legal notice to withhold funds on private/public work.
• 212           Notice of Non responsibility. For work performed on leased or rented property. This notice protects the property owner from liens resulting from default.
• 213           Notice of Completion. Formally establishes that all work has been completed to the contractor's satisfaction.
• 214           Notice to Owner Regarding Mechanics Lien Law (Warning). Informs the client of your right to place a lien on their property in event of nonpayment. 
• 215           Extra work Order. Identify additional work needed to complete terms of original project.
• 216           Contractor's Job Invoice. Summary of job costs for final payment.
• 217           Notice of Right to Cancel. Informs the client of their right to cancel or rescind within 3 days and sets conditions.
• 218           Proposal & Contract. This bid proposal, once accepted by the client, becomes a binding contract without the need for a separate document.
• 219           Waiver of Right to Cancel. Waives buyer's right to cancel in 3 days. Required before emergency repairs.
• 222           Contractor's Estimate Detail. Identifies work, unit price, material cost and labor cost.
• 223           Daily Work Report. Summary of work activities and related details.
• 225           Notice of Cessation.
• 226           Builder's/Contractor's Warranty.
• 227           Release of Stop Notice or Notice of Withhold (Public).
• 228           Release of Stop Notice or Notice of Withhold (Private).
• 229           Builder's/Contractor's Declaration to Procure Payment.
• 230           Construction Subcontract. Favors the general contractor.
• 231           Landscape Estimate.
• 232           Labor Release.
• 233           Waiver of Lien.
• 234           Notice to Customer Regarding Residential Remodeling.
• 235           Safety Meeting Log Report.
• 236           Memorandum.
• 237           Request for Preliminary Notice information.
• 238           Confirmation of Oral Bid.
• 239           Confirmation of oral Bid, for Materials and Equipment Only.
• 241           Notice to Resume Performance.
• 242           Notice to Demand to Correct Work.
• 243           48-Hours' Notice to Commence Performance.
• 244           Transmittal. Identifies transmittal parties, projects, project location, and purpose of transmittal. Also provides area for remarks.
• 245          Project Schedule
• 246          Indemnity and Hold Harmless
• 247          Notice of Extension of Credit. Extends the time to foreclose on (perfect) a mechanics lien.
• JSC         Job Survey Construction
• WTC        Weekly Time Card

CD-ROM | ISBN: 978-1889892-94-8