California § 840. 840. (Enacted 1872.)

California Statutes

§ 840. — 840. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 840.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code CIVCivil Code - CIV

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY

Title3.

Part 2.TITLE 3. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Obligations of Owners

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 840. (2026).

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The owner of a life estate must keep the buildings and fences in repair from ordinary waste, and must pay the taxes and other annual charges, and a just proportion of extraordinary assessments benefiting the whole inheritance.

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