Exemptions instruments in lieu of foreclosure.
San José Municipal Code § 4.59.050
in effect4.59.050 - Exemptions instruments in lieu of foreclosure.
Any tax imposed pursuant to this Chapter shall not apply with respect to any transfer to a beneficiary or mortgagee which is taken in lieu of a foreclosure. The term "in lieu of foreclosure" means any transfer made with respect to any deed, instrument, or writing to a beneficiary or mortgagee, which is taken from the mortgagor or trustor to prevent the sale of property given as security for performance of an obligation.
(Res. 79325.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4REFIBUTA_CH4.59REPRTRTA_4.59.050EXINLIFOFetched: 11/1/2026
