California Civil Code

§ 1917.050

CIV § 1917.050Div. 3 · Title 4 · Part 4 · Ch. 4 · Art. 5

Statute text

The borrower may have the cost of capital improvements to the security property completed within any 12-month period, and with an appraised value in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), added to the borrower’s cost of the property, for purposes of determining the contingent deferred interest, but only if the procedures set forth in this article are followed.

(a)Within 60 days following the completion of the improvements, the borrower shall send by first-class mail a notice of the completion of the improvements to the lender and shall submit proof of cost of the improvements.

(b)Within 90 days following the completion of the improvements, the lender shall select an appraiser to perform an appraisal to determine the increase in value of the property, if any, by reason of the improvements. A copy of the appraisal shall be sent by first-class mail to the borrower, together with a notice informing the borrower that the appraisal will constitute a final and conclusive determination of the increase in the value of the property by reason of the improvement for purposes of computing the net appreciated value of the property, and that if the borrower disputes the amount of the appraisal, the borrower may procure an independent appraisal as provided in subdivision (c). The lender may require the borrower to pay for the cost of the appraisal.

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Legislative history

Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 11. Inoperative January 1, 1990, by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 11.5.