California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 2 — Property, Part 2 — Real or Immovable Property, Title 7 — Requirements for Actions for Construction Defects, Chapter 5 — Procedure, Section 942
In order to make a claim for violation of the standards set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 896), a homeowner need only demonstrate, in accordance with the applicable evidentiary standard, that the home does not meet the applicable standard, subject to the affirmative defenses set forth in Section 945.5. No further showing of causation or damages is required to meet the burden of proof regarding a violation of a standard set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 896), provided that the violation arises out of, pertains to, or is related to, the original construction.
Notes
Allows a homeowner claiming a residential-construction standard violation to prove the claim by showing, under the applicable evidentiary standard, that the home fails the applicable standard and that the violation relates to original construction. No additional showing of causation or damages is required, subject to the specified affirmative defenses.
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