Cal. Civil Code § 938 : Requirements For Actions For Construction Defects — California Civil Code — Property — Definitions — Effective date of title Date: 14 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session This title applies only to new residential units where the purchase agreement with the buyer was signed by the seller on or after January 1, 2003. Ca. Civ. Code § 938 Amended by Stats 2003 ch 762 (AB 903), s 6, eff. 1/1/2004. Added by Stats 2002 ch 722 (SB 800), s 3, eff. 1/1/2003.