§ 54356 Local Agency Lien Enforcement

Government Code·California

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•If you don't pay fees or penalties you owe to a local agency, they can take you to court.
•The agency can add a lien (a legal claim) on your property to get the money you owe.
•If the agency wins in court, you have to pay their lawyer fees too.

Example

You own a house but refuse to pay your garbage collection fees for years.

The city can take you to court to force you to pay. If they win, they can put a lien on your house, meaning you can't sell it without paying what you owe. You'll also have to pay the city's lawyer fees.

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§ 54356 Local Agency Lien Enforcement

As a separate, distinct and cumulative remedy established for the collection of said charges and penalties thereon an action may be brought in the name of the local agency in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the lien of the charge and all penalties thereon. In such action a reasonable attorney’s fee shall be awarded plaintiff. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 602.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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property lien claim remedy plaintiff collection jurisdiction

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54356.

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