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DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS 1427-3273.91›PART 2. CONTRACTS 1549-1701›TITLE 4.5. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 1671-1681›CHAPTER 2. Default on Real Property Purchase Contract 1675-1681

§ 1679

California Civil Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 198.)

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