California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §5083: If exempt property is acquired either by negotiated purchase or eminent domain any lien on the property for ad valorem taxes is extinguished as a matter of law upon the acquisition of the property, an

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When exempt property is acquired through purchase or eminent domain, any property tax lien on that property is automatically eliminated upon acquisition.

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If exempt property is acquired either by negotiated purchase or eminent domain any lien on the property for ad valorem taxes is extinguished as a matter of law upon the acquisition of the property, and the lien immediately transfers and attaches to the proceeds constituting the purchase price or award.

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