{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1679","citation":"Civ. Code, § 1679","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONTRACTS [1549. - 1701.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 4.5. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES [1671. - 1681.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-2/title-4.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Default on Real Property Purchase Contract [1675. - 1681.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-2/title-4.5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 198.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter applies only to a provision for liquidated damages to the seller if the buyer fails to complete the purchase of real property. The validity of any other provision for liquidated damages in a contract to purchase and sell real property shall be determined under Section <a href=\"/civ/1671\">1671</a>.</p>","text":"This chapter applies only to a provision for liquidated damages to the seller if the buyer fails to complete the purchase of real property. The validity of any other provision for liquidated damages in a contract to purchase and sell real property shall be determined under Section 1671.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/default-on-real-property-purchase-contract-1679","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}