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RELEASE CLAUSE

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

RELEASE CLAUSE

A stipulation that upon the payment of a specific sum of money to the holder of a trust deed or mortgage, the lien of the instrument as to a specifically described lot or area shall be removed from the blanket lien on the whole area involved.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 28

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