California § 2079.8 - If a Homeowner
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2079.8 — If a Homeowner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2079.8. If a Homeowner
(a) If a Homeownerâs Guide to Earthquake Safety described in Section 10149 of the Business and Professions Code is delivered to a buyer in connection with the sale of real property, including property specified in Section 1102 or under Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 2621) of Division 2 of the Public Resources Code, a seller or broker is not required to provide additional information concerning, and the information shall be deemed to be adequate to inform the buyer regarding, geologic and seismic hazards, in general, as described in the guide, that may affect real property and mitigating measures that the buyer or seller might consider. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), nothing in this section increases or decreases the duties, if any, of sellers or brokers, including, but not limited to, the duties of a seller or broker under this article, Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 1102) of Chapter 2 of Title 4 of Part 4 of Division 2, or under Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 2621) of Division 2 of the Public Resources Code, or alters the duty of a seller or broker to disclose the existence of known hazards on or affecting the real property.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2079.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2079.8 cover?
Section 2079.8 ("If a Homeowner") 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 § 2079.8?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2079.8 apply to my situation?
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