California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 9 — Enforcement of Judgments, Division 2 — Enforcement of Money Judgments, Chapter 4 — Exemptions, Article 3 — Exempt Property, Section 704.030
Material that in good faith is about to be applied to the repair or improvement of a residence is exempt if the equity in the material does not exceed three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) in the following cases:
(a) If purchased in good faith for use in the repair or improvement of the judgment debtor’s principal place of residence.
(b) Where the judgment debtor and the judgment debtor’s spouse live separate and apart, if purchased in good faith for use in the repair or improvement of the spouse’s principal place of residence.
Notes
Exempts materials bought in good faith for repair or improvement of a residence when their equity does not exceed $3,500. The exemption applies to materials for the judgment debtor's principal residence and, when the debtor and spouse live separate and apart, to materials bought for the spouse's principal residence.
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