Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 781 of 1605
If a contractor fails to give the buyer the required notice of the right to cancel, the buyer's cancellation period:
a.Still ends after three days
b.Is permanently waived
c.May be extended because the period does not begin until proper notice is given
d.Shrinks to one day
Explanation
Under the home solicitation law, if the seller fails to provide the required cancellation notice, the buyer's right to cancel is extended because the clock does not properly start until compliant notice is delivered.
Law Reference: Civil Code §1689.7Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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