Any lien or encumbrance claimant who records or files, or directs another to record or file, a lien or other encumbrance in violation of Section 6223 of the Government Code shall be liable to the owner of the property bound by the lien or other encumbrance for a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 765.040
Liens and Encumbrances
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