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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 1§ 8008 Construction Contract Definition

§ 8008 Construction Contract Definition

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§ 8008 Construction Contract Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A contract is just an agreement for doing work to improve something, like fixing a house or building a fence.
  • •The agreement can cover all the work or just part of it.
  • •This rule started in 2011 but didn't fully kick in until 2012.

Example

You hire someone to paint your house.

The deal you make with the painter about what they’ll do and how much you’ll pay is a contract under this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 8008 Construction Contract Definition

“Contract” means an agreement that provides for all or part of a work of improvement. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Contractwork of improvementStats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20 (SB 189)

Related Statutes

  • § 8022 Construction Work Coverage
  • § 8006 Construction Lender Definition
  • § 8010 Contract Price Definition
  • § 8016 Direct Contractor Definition
  • § 8024 Laborer Compensation Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8008.
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