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§ 2929. — 2929. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 2929.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title14.
Part 4.TITLE 14. LIEN
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Mortgage
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Mortgages in General

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No person whose interest is subject to the lien of a mortgage may do any act which will substantially impair the mortgagee’s security.

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In Re Robert L. Mills, Debtor. Robert L. Mills v. Sdrawde Titleholders, Inc., a California Corporation
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116 F. App'x 93 (Ninth Circuit, 2004)

Legislative History

Enacted 1872.

Nearby Sections

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§ 2929.
2929. (Enacted 1872.)
§ 2929.3.
2929.3. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 202, Sec. 9.)
§ 2929.4.
2929.4. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 527, Sec. 1.)
§ 2929.45.
2929.45. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 527, Sec. 2.)
§ 2929.5.
2929.5. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 181, Sec. 40.)
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