California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §11021: For the purpose of calculating the period of any applicable statute of limitations in any action or proceeding, either civil or criminal involving any violation of this chapter, the cause of action sh

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This statute establishes when the statute of limitations period begins for civil or criminal actions involving property violations—starting from the recording of relevant deeds, leases, or sales contracts.

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For the purpose of calculating the period of any applicable statute of limitations in any action or proceeding, either civil or criminal involving any violation of this chapter, the cause of action shall be deemed to have accrued not earlier than the time of recording with the county recorder of the county in which the property is situated of any deed, lease or contract of sale conveying property sold or leased in violation of this chapter and which describes a lot or parcel so wrongfully sold or leased. This section does not prohibit the maintenance of any such action at any time before the recording of such instruments.

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