California § 10205 - An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed recor

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10205 — An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed recor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10205. An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed recor

An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed record that by its terms gives assurance it will be held open is not revocable, for lack of consideration, during the time stated or, if no time is stated, for a reasonable time, but in no event may the period of irrevocability exceed three months. Any such term of assurance on a form supplied by the offeree must be separately signed by the offeror.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10205

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10205 cover?

Section 10205 ("An offer by a merchant to lease goods to or from another person in a signed recor") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 10205?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 10205 apply to my situation?

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