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California Rules of Court

Rule 7.451. Refusal to show property to prospective buyers

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.451

Current text effective January 1, 2002.

Upon a showing that the fiduciary has denied any bona fide prospective buyer or his or her broker a reasonable opportunity to inspect the property, the court must not confirm the sale but must continue the sale to allow inspection unless good cause is shown for the court to confirm the sale.

#History

Rule 7.451 amended effective January 1, 2002; adopted effective January 1, 2000.

What this rule requires

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

  • Upon a showing that the fiduciary has denied any bona fide prospective buyer or his or her broker a reasonable opportunity to inspect the property, the court must not confirm the sale but must continue the sale to allow inspection unless good cause is shown for the court to confirm the sale.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.