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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 1490 Timely Obligation Performance

§ 1490 Timely Obligation Performance

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§ 1490 Timely Obligation Performance

This law says that when a duty has a set deadline, the party offering to fulfill it must do so exactly at that time, during normal hours, and cannot offer it earlier or later.

Key Takeaways

  • •Performance must occur at the agreed‑upon time.
  • •The offer to perform must be made within reasonable hours of that time.
  • •Offers made before or after the specified time are not valid.

Example

A landlord and tenant agree that the landlord will hand over the keys to the new apartment on June 1st at 10 a.m.

The landlord must give the keys on June 1st during a reasonable time of day, like morning or early afternoon. If the landlord tries to hand over the keys on June 2nd or at 2 a.m., it would not meet the legal requirement.

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

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§ 1490 Timely Obligation Performance

Where an obligation fixes a time for its performance, an offer of performance must be made at that time, within reasonable hours, and not before nor afterwards. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

obligationtime for its performanceoffer of performancereasonable hours

Related Statutes

  • § 1491 Performance Timing And Demand
  • § 1485 Obligation Extinguished By Offer
  • § 1487 Debtor'S Performance Offer Rules
  • § 1489 Debtor Performance Offer Locations
  • § 1492 Late Performance Compensation Offer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1490.
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