{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"901","citation":"Civ. Code, § 901","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 3. Obligations [900. - 907.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-2/title-7/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 722, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>A builder may, but is not required to, offer greater protection or protection for longer time periods in its express contract with the homeowner than that set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/civ/896\">896</a>). A builder may not limit the application of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/civ/896\">896</a>) or lower its protection through the express contract with the homeowner. This type of express contract constitutes an “enhanced protection agreement.”</p>","text":"A builder may, but is not required to, offer greater protection or protection for longer time periods in its express contract with the homeowner than that set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 896). A builder may not limit the application of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 896) or lower its protection through the express contract with the homeowner. This type of express contract constitutes an “enhanced protection agreement.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/obligations-901","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}