California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 5 — Common Interest Developments, Chapter 4 — Ownership and Transfer of Interests, Article 2 — Transfer Disclosure, 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.
Notes
Requires a person who willfully violates the article to pay a purchaser of a separate interest actual damages plus a civil penalty of up to $500. The prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, making both compensatory damages and the stated civil penalty available for a willful violation.
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