California § 1677 - A provision in a contract to purchase and sell real property liquidating the dama

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1677 — A provision in a contract to purchase and sell real property liquidating the dama, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1677. A provision in a contract to purchase and sell real property liquidating the dama

A provision in a contract to purchase and sell real property liquidating the damages to the seller if the buyer fails to complete the purchase of the property is invalid unless: (a) The provision is separately signed or initialed by each party to the contract; and (b) If the provision is included in a printed contract, it is set out either in at least 10-point bold type or in contrasting red print in at least eight-point bold type.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1677 cover?

Section 1677 ("A provision in a contract to purchase and sell real property liquidating the dama") 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 § 1677?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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