California § 1263.260 - Notwithstanding Section 1263.210, the owner of improvements pertaining to the rea
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1263.260 — Notwithstanding Section 1263.210, the owner of improvements pertaining to the rea, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1263.260. Notwithstanding Section 1263.210, the owner of improvements pertaining to the rea
Notwithstanding Section 1263.210, the owner of improvements pertaining to the realty may elect to remove any or all such improvements by serving on the plaintiff within 60 days after service of summons written notice of such election. If the plaintiff fails within 30 days thereafter to serve on the owner written notice of refusal to allow removal of such improvements, the owner may remove such improvements and shall be compensated for their reasonable removal and relocation cost not to exceed the market value of the improvements. Where such removal will cause damage to the structure in which the improvements are located, the defendant shall cause no more damage to the structure than is reasonably necessary in removing the improvements, and the structure shall be valued as if the removal had caused no damage to the structure.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1263.260
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1263.260 cover?
Section 1263.260 ("Notwithstanding Section 1263.210, the owner of improvements pertaining to the rea") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1263.260?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1263.260" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1263.260 apply to my situation?
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