California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §4132: For the purposes of this chapter: (a) Improvements are not a parcel separate from the land on which they are situated.
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For the purposes of this chapter: (a) Improvements are not a parcel separate from the land on which they are situated. (b) An undivided interest is a parcel separate from the whole assessment. (c) A lien is the amount created by the assessment of personal property, or leasehold improvements, or possessory interests; or the amount levied against property by a taxing agency or revenue district when such amount is not determined by the application of a tax rate on a valuation of property. A lien includes any special assessment bond, or installment thereof, together with interest and charges authorized and accruing thereto. A lien also includes any charge of any nature whatsoever authorized by law to be levied against property by any taxing agency or revenue district.
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