California § 5641 - If, after foreclosure the property is sold, enough of the proceeds shall be paid

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§ 5641. If, after foreclosure the property is sold, enough of the proceeds shall be paid

(a) If, after foreclosure the property is sold, enough of the proceeds shall be paid into the treasury of the county which forecloses the lien as shall satisfy the lien, penalty and costs. (b) If there is any surplus, it shall be paid to the owner of the property, if he is known. If the owner of the property is not known, the surplus shall be paid into the court for his use at such time as he is ascertained.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5641 cover?

Section 5641 ("If, after foreclosure the property is sold, enough of the proceeds shall be paid") 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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