§ 8881 Land Conveyance Exceptions

Water Code·California

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•When you buy land, it should be free from any hidden problems or debts.
•But you still have to pay taxes to the state, county, and city.
•You also have to pay any leftover money owed for drainage work done by the government.

Example

You buy a piece of land to build a house.

The land should not have any hidden debts or problems, but you still have to pay your property taxes and any leftover bills for drainage work the government did.

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§ 8881 Land Conveyance Exceptions

The deed conveys to the grantee the land free and clear of all encumbrances except State, county and municipal taxes, assessments levied or assessed by statutory authority and the unpaid balance of any assessment made by the drainage district. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

deed grantee encumbrances State, county and municipal taxes assessments levied or assessed by statutory authority unpaid balance of any assessment made by the drainage district

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8881.

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