Section 1676.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1676.
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Except as provided in Section 1675, a provision in a contract to purchase and sell real property liquidating the damages to the seller if the buyer fails to complete the purchase of the property is valid if it satisfies the requirements of Section 1677 and the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 1671.

References

referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 1675.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 1677.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 1671.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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