California § 20428 - If the owner or contractor who may have taken any contract does not complete the
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§ 20428. If the owner or contractor who may have taken any contract does not complete the
If the owner or contractor who may have taken any contract does not complete the work within the time limited in the contract, or within such further time as the legislative body may give him, or abandons or fails to proceed with the work, the legislative body may declare him in default and may either relet all or any portion of the work, or it may complete the work by direct purchase of labor and materials, and the owner or contractor shall pay to the city the entire cost of completing the work before the warrant is delivered to the owner or contractor. Notice of the declaration of default shall be given by the clerk of the legislative body to the owner or contractor by personal service or by mail. Upon receipt of such notice, the owner or contractor shall forthwith quit the work, and shall receive no payment for any work performed thereafter, unless ordered by the legislative body to resume the work.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20428
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20428 cover?
Section 20428 ("If the owner or contractor who may have taken any contract does not complete the") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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