Cal. Civ. Code § 534.157
Rental properties, transfer of title of real property with outstanding judgments — court filing required
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All transfers of title of real property for rental properties with outstanding collectible judgments shall be filed in the circuit court within thirty days after transfer of title.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.157, whenever ownership of a rental property changes hands and there are outstanding collectible judgments attached to that property, the transfer of title must be recorded with the circuit court within thirty days of the transfer. This rule creates a public-record requirement designed to ensure that existing legal judgments remain traceable after a property changes ownership. The provision applies broadly to rental properties and does not carve out exceptions based on the size or nature of the transfer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who sell or otherwise transfer title to a rental property covered by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.157 should be aware that any outstanding collectible judgments tied to that property trigger a mandatory court-filing obligation. Compliant operators generally ensure that a filing is made in the appropriate circuit court no later than thirty days after the transfer of title is completed. Keeping thorough records of any judgments associated with a property before closing is a common practice that supports timely compliance with this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.157 establishes that when a rental property with outstanding collectible judgments is sold or transferred, that transaction must be filed in circuit court within thirty days. This public-record requirement can be relevant to tenants who want to understand the legal history of their rental property or who are concerned about how a change in ownership affects existing judgments. Tenants who believe this filing requirement has not been followed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review circuit court records to understand what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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