6-27/310.00 Personal Property



Not less than 10 days before a sale of personal property, the levying officer shall serve a copy of the Notice of Sale on the judgment debtor either personally or by mail.  (CCP 701.530(a))  The provisions of CCP 684.120 extending time when service is by mail do not apply to this service.  Although not required by statute, a copy of the notice of sale should also be served either personally or by mail on the judgment creditor’s attorney, if the judgment creditor is represented by an attorney; if not, then on the judgment creditor.

The Notice of Sale shall be in writing and state the following:

  • The date, time, and place of sale (CCP 701.530(a))
  • Describe the property to be sold. (CCP 701.530(a)) 
  • Contain a statement that prospective bidders should refer to CCP 701.510 to 701.680, inclusive, for provisions governing the terms, conditions, and effect of the sale and the liability of defaulting bidders.   (CCP 701.547)

A copy of the Notice of Sale shall be posted in three public places in the city in which the property is to be sold, or, if the property is not to be sold in a city, in the judicial district in which the property is to be sold. (CCP 701.530(c))  A copy of the Notice of Sale shall also be posted on the civil website (civil.lasd.org).