DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS 1427-3273.91›PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS 1738-3273.91›TITLE 14. LIEN 2872-3081›CHAPTER 2. Mortgage 2920-2968›ARTICLE 1. Mortgages in General 2920-2944.10

§ 2927

California Civil Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

A mortgage does not entitle the mortgagee to the possession of the property, unless authorized by the express terms of the mortgage; but after the execution of the mortgage the mortgagor may agree to such change of possession without a new consideration.

(Enacted 1872.)

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