Civ. Code, § 1797.96 · Chapter 5. Home Roof Warranties
Civ. Code, § 1797.96
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Where a warranty subject to this chapter is provided for the benefit of the purchaser of a newly constructed residential structure, the seller shall provide the warranty disclosures required by this chapter to the purchaser prior to the close of escrow. No transfer shall be invalidated for failure to comply with this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 835, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.
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- Official file
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