2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 2. PROPERTY [654 - 1422]
ARTICLE 1. Mode of Transfer
Section 1097


CA Civ Code § 1097 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

No vendor or lessor of a single family residential property shall contract for or exact any fee in excess of ten dollars ($10) for the act of signing and delivering a document in connection with the transfer, cancellation or reconveyance of any title or instrument at the time the buyer or lessee exercises an option to buy, or completes performance of the contract for the sale of, the property.

The provisions of this section shall apply prospectively only.

(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 352.)

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