Civil Code section 4540

Any person who willfully violates this article is liable to the purchaser of a separate interest that is subject to this section for actual damages occasioned thereby and, in addition, shall pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). In an action to enforce this liability, the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees.

Source: Section 4540, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=4540. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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§ 4540’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_4540

Original Source: Section 4540, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=4540. (last accessed May 12, 2025).