A builder may, but is not required to, offer greater protection or protection for longer time periods in its express contract with the homeowner than that set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 896). A builder may not limit the application of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 896) or lower its protection through the express contract with the homeowner. This type of express contract constitutes an “enhanced protection agreement.”
Cal. Civ. Code § 901
Obligations
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 160 Cal. App. 4th 1272 - Bruni v. Didion (2008)
Most recently applied in 160 Cal. App. 4th 1272 - Bruni v. Didion (March 2008)
Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 722, Sec. 3
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