Code of Civil Procedure section 765.040

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).

Source: Section 765.040, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=765.040. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 765.040’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_765.040

Original Source: Section 765.040, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=765.040. (last accessed May 12, 2025).