Civil Code - CIV
DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274 - 9566]
( Heading of Division 4 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 16. ) PART 5. Common Interest Developments [4000 - 6150]
( Part 5 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) CHAPTER 4. Ownership and Transfer of Interests [4500 - 4650]
( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) ARTICLE 2. Transfer Disclosure [4525 - 4545]
( Article 2 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) 4540.
Any person who willfully violates this article is liable to the purchaser of a separate interest that is subject to this section for actual damages occasioned thereby and, in addition, shall pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). In an action to enforce this liability, the prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees.
(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. (AB 805) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 180.)