Jayson Elliott, Esq.Bay Legal PC · Palo Alto, CA
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California State Bar No. 332479 · Bay Legal PC · Palo Alto, California
Jayson Elliott is a California licensed attorney handling permit violation disputes, unpermitted construction claims, and code enforcement matters throughout California. Bay Legal PC represents homeowners and property owners facing violation notices, stop-work orders, and contractor permit failures.
Get a Free Consultation → BayLegal.com ↗The property owner — not the contractor — is typically responsible for bringing the property into compliance with local building codes. However, California law gives you the right to recover the cost of permits, corrections, and related damages from the contractor. Under BPC §7031, if the contractor was unlicensed, you may recover all money paid.
You can, but California law requires sellers to disclose all known material facts about the property, including unpermitted work. Failure to disclose can expose you to lawsuits from the buyer after closing. Options include obtaining after-the-fact permits, making corrections, adjusting the sale price, or negotiating credits with the buyer.
Do not ignore it — code enforcement violations carry escalating fines and can lead to liens on your property. Read the notice carefully for deadlines, contact the issuing agency to understand your options, and consult an attorney if the violation involves significant correction costs, potential contractor liability, or a pending property sale.
"Jayson and Ashley helped me tremendously with a construction dispute in which my previous general contractor abandoned the project. I cannot recommend them enough."
— Josey, Google Review
"I had issues with a contract that was not fulfilled. Jayson sent a demand letter outlining where the contract was breached. In the end I was paid back and got the outcome I wanted."
— Jennifer, Google Review
"I cannot imagine how we would have navigated our conflict with our contractor had it not been for Jayson. He was professional, compassionate, informative and responsive."
— David, Google Review
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