California § 886.040. 886.040. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1268, Sec. 1.)

California Statutes

§ 886.040. — 886.040. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1268, Sec. 1.)

California § 886.040.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code CIVCivil Code - CIV

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY

Title5.

Part 2.TITLE 5. MARKETABLE RECORD TITLE

Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Unperformed Contracts for Sale of Real Property

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 886.040. (2026).

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Upon the expiration of record of a recorded contract for sale of real property pursuant to this chapter, the contract has no effect, and does not constitute an encumbrance or cloud, on the title to the real property as against a person other than a party to the contract.

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