{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"704.940","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 704.940","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 9. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS [680.010. - 724.260.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. ENFORCEMENT OF MONEY JUDGMENTS [695.010. - 709.030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Exemptions [703.010. - 704.995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Declared Homesteads [704.910. - 704.995.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-9/division-2/chapter-4/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1364, Sec. 2.   Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 1364.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A homestead declaration does not restrict or limit any right to convey or encumber the declared homestead. A homestead declaration, when properly recorded, is prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated, and conclusive evidence thereof in favor of a purchaser or encumbrancer in good faith and for a valuable consideration.</p>","text":"A homestead declaration does not restrict or limit any right to convey or encumber the declared homestead. A homestead declaration, when properly recorded, is prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated, and conclusive evidence thereof in favor of a purchaser or encumbrancer in good faith and for a valuable consideration.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/declared-homesteads-704-940","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}