{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"897","citation":"Civ. Code, § 897","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. PROPERTY [654. - 1422.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. REAL OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY [[755.] - 945.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 7. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS [895. - 945.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Actionable Defects [896. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-2/title-7/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 722, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>The standards set forth in this chapter are intended to address every function or component of a structure. To the extent that a function or component of a structure is not addressed by these standards, it shall be actionable if it causes damage.</p>","text":"The standards set forth in this chapter are intended to address every function or component of a structure. To the extent that a function or component of a structure is not addressed by these standards, it shall be actionable if it causes damage.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/actionable-defects-897","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}