California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §491.200: A lien created under this article continues on property subject to the lien notwithstanding the transfer or encumbrance of the property subject to the lien unless the transfer or encumbrance is made t

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A lien created under this article remains on property even if the property is transferred or encumbered, unless the transfer or encumbrance meets specified conditions.

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A lien created under this article continues on property subject to the lien notwithstanding the transfer or encumbrance of the property subject to the lien unless the transfer or encumbrance is made to a person listed in Section 697.740.

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