California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §3726: A defense based on the alleged invalidity or irregularity of any proceeding instituted under this chapter can be maintained only in a proceeding commenced within one year after the date of execution o
What this law says, in plain English
A legal challenge to the validity of a proceeding under this chapter must be filed within one year of execution.
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A defense based on the alleged invalidity or irregularity of any proceeding instituted under this chapter can be maintained only in a proceeding commenced within one year after the date of execution of the tax collector’s deed or within one year of the date the board of supervisors determines that a tax deed sold under this part should not be rescinded pursuant to Section 3731, whichever is later.
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