Civ. Code, § 2929.4 · Article 1. Mortgages in General
Civ. Code, § 2929.4
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Prior to imposing a fine or penalty for failure to maintain a vacant property that is subject to a notice of default, that is purchased at a foreclosure sale, or that is acquired through foreclosure under a mortgage or deed of trust, a governmental entity shall provide the owner of that property with a notice of the violation and an opportunity to correct that violation.
(b) This section shall not apply if the governmental entity determines that a specific condition of the property threatens public health or safety.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 527, Sec. 1. (SB 1427) Effective January 1, 2011.
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