Civil Code section 1930

When a thing is let for a particular purpose the hirer must not use it for any other purpose; and if he does, he is liable to the letter for all damages resulting from such use, or the letter may treat the contract as thereby rescinded.

Source: Section 1930, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1930. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1930

Original Source: Section 1930, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1930. (last accessed May 12, 2025).