Q: I had my house repainted; after 15mths the paint is peeling off most windows. How long is the implied warrantee in CA?

A: In California, there is an implied warranty of habitability that applies to housing, but specific warranty periods for issues like peeling paint may vary. It would be advisable to consult with an attorney who specializes in construction or real estate law to determine the applicable warranty period and explore potential legal remedies for the peeling paint issue. They can review the details of your situation and provide guidance based on California law and any relevant contracts or agreements you may have with the painting contractor.

A: First, this has nothing to do with the implied warranty of habitability. That is a warranty between a landlord and a tenant. 15 months is an unreasonably short period of time for exterior paint to last. You need to take many photos of this peeling paint. As I recall we had unusual rains during the last 15 months, however, the paint should last longer than that. In addition to the rain, the California sun id very damaging to paint on houses or cars. Still, 15 months is very short. You should contact your painting contractor, who should have provided you with his license information and his contractor's bond information. If he won't help you, make a complaint to the Contractor Licensing Board, obtain estimates for a different contractor to repair, file a complaint with the CLB, and make a claim against his bond for the amount of the repair. If this is less than $10,000 for the whole job, you can resort to Small Claims court and sue the contractor for the amount of the repair. Paint also has warranties, but these are on the cans. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.