California · Financial Code
FIN §5114.5: “Residential real estate” means any improved real property that is used or intended to be used as a residence and contains not more than four dwelling units.
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This statute defines 'residential real estate' as improved property used or intended for residence with a maximum of four dwelling units.
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“Residential real estate” means any improved real property that is used or intended to be used as a residence and contains not more than four dwelling units.
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