California § 872.250 - Immediately upon filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record a notice of the
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 872.250 — Immediately upon filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record a notice of the, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 872.250. Immediately upon filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record a notice of the
(a) Immediately upon filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record a notice of the pendency of the action in the office of the county recorder of each county in which any real property described in the complaint is located. (b) If, thereafter, partition of other real property is sought in the same action, the plaintiff or other person seeking such relief shall immediately record a supplemental notice. (c) If the notice is not recorded, the court, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party at any time, shall order the plaintiff or person seeking partition of the property, or another party on behalf of the plaintiff or other person, to record the notice and shall stay the action until the notice is recorded. The expense of recordation shall be allowed to the party incurring it. (d) From the time of filing the notice for record, all persons shall be deemed to have notice of the pendency of the action as to the property described in the notice.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 872.250
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 872.250 cover?
Section 872.250 ("Immediately upon filing the complaint, the plaintiff shall record a notice of the") 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 § 872.250?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 872.250" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 872.250 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in California.