California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 2 — PropertyPart 2 — Real or Immovable Property [755 – 945.5]Title 7 — Requirements for Actions for Construction DefectsChapter 4 — Prelitigation ProcedureSection 920
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.
Notes
Allows a claimant to file an action if the builder fails to offer repair or otherwise strictly comply with the chapter on time, or if the repair contractor fails to complete repairs in the specified time or manner. In either case, the substantive standards in the part’s other chapters continue to apply to the action.
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