Civil Code section 2929.4

(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.

Source: Section 2929.4, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2929.­4.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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