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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 2§ 33812 Public Contract Breach Consequences

§ 33812 Public Contract Breach Consequences

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§ 33812 Public Contract Breach Consequences

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking a contract can cause big problems.
  • •If someone doesn't do what they promised in a contract, it can lead to long and expensive fights in court.
  • •Public agencies (like schools or city offices) can get sued if they don't follow contracts.

Example

A school hires a company to fix the playground, but the company doesn’t finish the job.

The school can sue the company for not doing what they promised, and it might take a long time and cost a lot of money to fix the problem in court.

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

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§ 33812 Public Contract Breach Consequences

The Legislature further finds and declares that such defaults and breach of contracts may result in lengthy and costly legal actions against public agencies for the impairment of contractual rights. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 29.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractbreachlegislatureimpairment

Related Statutes

  • § 33811 Local Agency Debt Repayment
  • § 33801 Redevelopment Agency Debt Obligations
  • § 33810 Pre-1978 Debt Tax Security
  • § 33813 Local Revenue For Debt
  • § 33814 Redevelopment Property Value Benefits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 33812.
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