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MORATORIUM

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

MORATORIUM

The temporary suspension, usually by statute, of the enforcement of liability of debt. Temporary suspension of development or utilities connections imposed by local government.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 22

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