California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 715.020

CCP § 715.020 Effective Jun 17, 1991Div. 3 · Title 9 · Part 2 · Ch. 3

Statute text

To execute the writ of possession of real property:

(a)The levying officer shall serve a copy of the writ of possession on one occupant of the property. Service on the occupant shall be made by leaving the copy of the writ with the occupant personally or, in the occupant’s absence, with a person of suitable age and discretion found upon the property when service is attempted who is either an employee or agent of the occupant or a member of the occupant’s household.

(b)If unable to serve an occupant described in subdivision (a) at the time service is attempted, the levying officer shall execute the writ of possession by posting a copy of the writ in a conspicuous place on the property and serving a copy of the writ of possession on the judgment debtor. Service shall be made personally or by mail. If the judgment debtor’s address is not known, the copy of the writ may be served by mailing it to the address of the property.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 57, Sec. 4. Effective June 17, 1991.