{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"938","citation":"Civ. Code, § 938","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 4. Prelitigation Procedure [910. - 938.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-2/part-2/title-7/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 762, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>This title applies only to new residential units where the purchase agreement with the buyer was signed by the seller on or after January 1, 2003.</p>","text":"This title applies only to new residential units where the purchase agreement with the buyer was signed by the seller on or after January 1, 2003.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/prelitigation-procedure-938","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}