California Civil Code

§ 1098

CIV § 1098 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 2 · Title 4 · Part 4 · Ch. 2 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)A “transfer fee” is any fee payment requirement imposed within a covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other document affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property that requires a fee be paid as a result of transfer of the real property. A transfer fee does not include any of the following:

(1)Fees or taxes imposed by a governmental entity.

(2)Fees pursuant to mechanics’ liens.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 634, Sec. 1. (AB 807) Effective January 1, 2016.