Section 5416 Of Chapter 18. Collecting The Assessment By Action From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 7. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 18.

. The plaintiff in such action may recover the cost of any abstract or report of search of title procured in good faith in order to determine ownership. The search shall be made by a reputable abstractor or title company and the cost shall not exceed five dollars ($5) per lot. The abstract or report of search together with the affidavit of payment shall be filed in the action.