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§ 1265.010.Compensation For Other Property Interests Not Limited By Chapter

Title 7. Eminent Domain Law · Chapter 10. Divided Interests · Article 1. General Provisions · Enacted 1975 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 29, 2026

In one sentenceSection 1265.010 clarifies that Chapter 10's rules for dividing compensation among leaseholders, lienholders, and future-interest holders are not exhaustive, and do not limit or affect the right to compensation for any property interest the chapter does not specifically address.

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Although this chapter provides rules governing compensation for particular interests in property, it does not otherwise limit or affect the right to compensation for any other interest in property.

Plain-English Summary

Chapter 10 spells out detailed rules for apportioning a condemnation award among lessees, lienholders, and holders of future interests like remainders and reversions. This opening section makes clear those rules are not the whole story. The chapter provides specific procedures for the interests it covers, but it does not otherwise limit or affect the right to compensation for any other interest in property.

In practice, that means someone holding a property interest the chapter does not specifically address -- an easement, a license, or some other arrangement -- is not left without a remedy just because Chapter 10 does not mention it by name. The general law of eminent domain compensation still applies to interests outside this chapter's specific categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chapter 10 cover every kind of property interest that might exist in condemned property?

No -- only leases, encumbrances, and future interests get their own articles; other interests remain compensable under general law.

What is the purpose of this opening section?

To confirm that Chapter 10's specific rules do not cut off compensation rights for interests the chapter does not address.

Amendment History

Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.

Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from the Deering's California Codes Annotated / vLex. Enacted by the California Legislature. Last verified July 29, 2026. · Official source
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