California § 10843 - If the trustees deem that a contractor has failed to supply an adequate working f

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10843 — If the trustees deem that a contractor has failed to supply an adequate working f, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10843. If the trustees deem that a contractor has failed to supply an adequate working f

If the trustees deem that a contractor has failed to supply an adequate working force, or material of proper quality, or has failed in any other respect to prosecute the work with the diligence and force specified by the contract, the trustees may: (a) After written notice of at least five days to the contractor, specifying the defaults to be remedied, provide any such labor or materials and deduct the cost from any money due or to become due to the contractor under the contract; or (b) If the trustees consider that the failure is sufficient ground for such action, they may give written notice of at least five days to the contractor and the contractor’s sureties, that if the defaults are not remedied the contractor’s control over the work will be terminated.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10843

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10843 cover?

Section 10843 ("If the trustees deem that a contractor has failed to supply an adequate working f") 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.

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