Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 765.040

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.

Section 765.040 - Liability of claimant filing or recording lien in violation of section 6223

Any lien or encumbrance claimant who records or files, or directs another to record or file, a lawsuit, lien, or other encumbrance in violation of Section 765.010 shall be liable to the person subject to the lawsuit or the owner of the property bound by the lien or other encumbrance for a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 765.040

Amended by Stats 2015 ch 208 (AB 1267),s 4, eff. 1/1/2016.