Section 17975.3

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California Code › Code hsc › Division 13 › Part 1.5 › Chapter 5 › Article 2.5 › Section 17975.3

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(a) Any owner or designated agent who does not make timely payment as specified in Section 17975.1 shall be liable to the tenant for an amount equal to 1 1/2 times the relocation benefits payable pursuant to Section 17975.2.

(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply when relocation benefits are payable fewer than 10 days after the date the order to vacate is first mailed and posted on the premises, if the owner or designated agent makes the payment no later than 10 days after the order is first mailed and posted.

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