California § 1265.225 - Where there is a partial taking of property encumbered by a lien, the lienholder
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1265.225 — Where there is a partial taking of property encumbered by a lien, the lienholder, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1265.225. Where there is a partial taking of property encumbered by a lien, the lienholder
(a) Where there is a partial taking of property encumbered by a lien, the lienholder may share in the award only to the extent determined by the court to be necessary to prevent an impairment of the security, and the lien shall continue upon the part of the property not taken as security for the unpaid portion of the indebtedness. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the lienholder and the property owner may at any time after commencement of the proceeding agree that some or all of the award shall be apportioned to the lienholder on the indebtedness.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1265.225
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1265.225 cover?
Section 1265.225 ("Where there is a partial taking of property encumbered by a lien, the lienholder") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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