Escrow & Title
Which of the following liens would have PRIORITY over a previously recorded first mortgage in California?
AA second mortgage recorded after the first
BA judgment lien recorded after the first mortgage
CA property tax lien✓ Correct
DA mechanics' lien for work started after the first mortgage was recorded
Explanation
Property tax liens have super-priority in California and take precedence over all other liens, regardless of when they were created or recorded. This statutory priority ensures that local governments can collect taxes. General rules of priority (first in time, first in right) apply to most other liens.
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