It is unlawful for any person, or a principal, agent, or otherwise to sell, lease, finance, or transfer title to any portion of any subdivision or parcel of land in the city or to offer to do so, for which a parcel, tentative or final map, or certificate of compliance is required pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act or this title, unless a parcel, tentative or final map, or certificate of compliance in full compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and this title has been filed with the Los Angeles County recorder's office. This section does not apply to any parcels or parcels of a subdivision offered for sale, lien, or lease; contracted for sale, lien, or lease; or sold, mortgaged, liened, or leased in compliance with or exempt from any law regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions in effect at the time the subdivision was established.
(Ord. 82-3-889 § 1 (part))