Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6412 · Article 3. Conduct of Business and Prohibited Acts
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6412
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Any owner or manager of residential or commercial rental property, tenant, or other person who is awarded damages in any action or proceeding for injuries caused by the acts of a registrant while in the performance of their duties as a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant may recover damages from the bond or cash deposit required by Section 6405.
(b) If there has been a recovery against a bond or cash deposit under subdivision (a) and the registration has not been revoked pursuant to Section 6413, the registrant shall file a new bond or deposit an additional amount of cash within 30 days to reinstate the bond or cash deposit to the amount required by Section 6405. If the registrant does not file a bond, or deposit this amount within 30 days, the registrant’s certificate of registration shall be revoked.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 14. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.
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