Section 7198

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California Code › Code bpc › Division 3 › Chapter 9.3 › Section 7198

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Contractual provisions that purport to waive the duty owed pursuant to Section 7196, or limit the liability of the home inspector to the cost of the home inspection report, are contrary to public policy and invalid.

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