Construction defect actions: attorneys.

Existing law, applicable to residences originally sold on or after January 1, 2003, specifies the rights and requirements of a homeowner to bring an action for construction defects. Existing law also requires an association that manages a common interest development to follow a certain procedure when filing a claim for defects in the design or construction of the development, as specified. Existing law requires sellers of real property to disclose certain facts concerning the property. This bill would require an attorney who solicits or consults with a client or potential client for purposes of filing a residential construction defect action to provide certain written information to the client, including a description of a seller's duty to disclose certain facts concerning real property, as specified. The bill would specify that a failure to comply with this requirement constitutes cause for professional discipline.