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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1046 Transferable Reentry Rights

§ 1046 Transferable Reentry Rights

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§ 1046 Transferable Reentry Rights

This law says that if you have a right to take back property because someone broke a condition, you can give that right to another person.

Key Takeaways

  • •The right to reclaim property can be handed off to someone else.
  • •It works the same way as passing on a permission to do something.
  • •Anyone with that right can transfer it, even if the original agreement was made long ago.

Example

A homeowner lets a tenant live in the house but says the tenant must keep the yard clean. If the tenant stops caring for the yard, the homeowner can take back the house. The homeowner can also give that right to a property manager to handle the takeover.

If the tenant breaks the rule about the yard, the person who holds the right can pass that power to someone else, like a manager, so they can enforce the takeover.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1046 Transferable Reentry Rights

A right of reëntry, or of repossession for breach of condition subsequent, can be transferred. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

right of reëntryrepossession for breach of condition subsequent

Related Statutes

  • § 1044 Transferable Property Exceptions
  • § 1045 Nontransferable Mere Possibilities
  • § 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers
  • § 1791 Consumer Goods Definitions
  • § 1791.1 Consumer Goods Warranty Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1046.
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