California Codes, Code of Civil Procedure - CCP, Part 2 — Of Civil Actions, Title 10 — Actions in Particular Cases, Chapter 4 — Quiet Title, Article 6 — Liens and Encumbrances, 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).
Notes
Establishes liability for a civil penalty of up to $5,000 when a lien or encumbrance claimant records or files, or directs another to record or file, a lawsuit, lien, or other encumbrance in violation of the referenced prohibition. Liability runs to the person sued or the owner of property bound by the lien or encumbrance.
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