California § 2985.4 - Every seller of improved or unimproved real property under a real property sales
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2985.4 — Every seller of improved or unimproved real property under a real property sales, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2985.4. Every seller of improved or unimproved real property under a real property sales
Every seller of improved or unimproved real property under a real property sales contract who receives pro rata payments for insurance and taxes shall hold these amounts in trust for the purpose designated. These amounts shall not be disbursed for any other purpose without the consent of the payor and any person or corporation holding an encumbrance on the property. This section shall not apply to a state- or federal-supervised assignee of a seller who as agent for the seller receives and disburses payments.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2985.4
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2985.4 cover?
Section 2985.4 ("Every seller of improved or unimproved real property under a real property sales") 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 § 2985.4?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2985.4 apply to my situation?
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