California § 53198 - Any contingent assessments including any penalties, when recorded in accordance w
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§ 53198. Any contingent assessments including any penalties, when recorded in accordance w
Any contingent assessments including any penalties, when recorded in accordance with Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 3100) of the Streets and Highways Code, shall constitute a lien upon the real property, except that no lien shall be created against any publicly owned property, and the lien shall continue until the charge and all penalties are fully paid or the property is sold to satisfy the lien. The lien shall have the same force, effect, priority, and duration as would a delinquent lien under the particular financing act utilized.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 53198 cover?
Section 53198 ("Any contingent assessments including any penalties, when recorded in accordance w") 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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