DIVISION 2. PROPERTY 654-1422›PART 2. REAL OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY [[755.] - 945.5.]›TITLE 7. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS 895-945.5›CHAPTER 4. Prelitigation Procedure 910-938

§ 920

California Civil Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

If the builder fails to make an offer to repair or otherwise strictly comply with this chapter within the times specified, the claimant is released from the requirements of this chapter and may proceed with the filing of an action. If the contractor performing the repair does not complete the repair in the time or manner specified, the claimant may file an action. If this occurs, the standards set forth in the other chapters of this part shall continue to apply to the action.

(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 722, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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