California · Chapter 03 of 59

Encumbrances, Liens, and Easements

Voluntary and involuntary liens, easements (appurtenant and in gross), licenses, and encroachments.

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What Is an Encumbrance

An encumbrance is any claim, right, or interest held by someone other than the owner that affects or limits the owner's use of the property. Encumbrances fall into two main categories: (1) Financial encumbrances (liens) - claims for money. (2) Non-financial encumbrances (easements, restrictions, encroachments) - limits on use without a money claim.

Civil Code §1114

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