# TRUST YOUR GUT: Chapter Twelve, Stop Warranty Work On Unpaid Jobs

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Podcast: [Construction Legal Made Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-legal-made-easy-6524910)
Published: 2026-05-25T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Warranties should protect your business, not bankrupt it. Karalynn breaks down express and implied warranties, how to limit what you're on the hook for, why no warranty starts before full payment, and how to separate maintenance issues from true defects. Learn more about The Cromeens Law Firm here ! Grab Karalynn's new book Trust Your Gut here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Facebook here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on Instagram here . Follow Karalynn Cromeens on LinkedIn here . Watch the show on YouTube here . Key Takeaways 1. A warranty is your legal obligation to fix defective work or materials for a defined period after completion. 2. Residential contractors have both express warranties (what you say or write) and implied warranties created by law. 3. You can limit warranties by stating only promises in the contract apply and no outside verbal promises are honored. 4. Implied warranties can often be disclaimed to the fullest extent allowed by law, depending on your state. 5. Your contract should state that the warranty does not begin until the job is complete and paid in full. 6. You should reserve the right to decide whether issues are handled by repair or replacement. 7. Your contract should define defects versus maintenance so you are not blamed for owner-caused problems. Timestamped Overview 00:10 Setup of the Trust Your Gut series and introduction to chapter 12 on warranties. 01:00 Story of Sean's $30,000 whole-house window job for Mr. Knight and the contract term requiring full balance minus 3 percent for punch list items. 02:00 Mr. Knight withholds the remaining $27,000 over minor issues, even after the manufacturer confirms they're easy to fix, and Sean removes window hardware because the contract says the windows still belong to him until full payment. 03:00…

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