California § 20504 - If the contractor abandons the making of the improvement, or fails to proceed wit
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20504 — If the contractor abandons the making of the improvement, or fails to proceed wit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20504. If the contractor abandons the making of the improvement, or fails to proceed wit
If the contractor abandons the making of the improvement, or fails to proceed with it as rapidly as required by his contract, the city council may relet the contract in the same manner as in the case of the first letting thereof and retain the amount of the cost of the portion relet, and of any expenses incidental to the reletting, out of any funds due or to become due to the contractor. The city council may also hold the contractor and his sureties responsible upon his bond for such cost and expense, and for any damages resulting from such abandonment or failure.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20504
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20504 cover?
Section 20504 ("If the contractor abandons the making of the improvement, or fails to proceed wit") 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 § 20504?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 20504" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20504 apply to my situation?
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