Civ. Code, § 897 · Chapter 2. Actionable Defects
Civ. Code, § 897
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The standards set forth in this chapter are intended to address every function or component of a structure. To the extent that a function or component of a structure is not addressed by these standards, it shall be actionable if it causes damage.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 722, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=897.
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