California Owner's Affidavit and Indemnity is a document that states a person's liability for any taxes or assessments due on a property. It is usually used when a property is sold or transferred, and the seller is not the owner of record. It states that the seller is the owner of the property and is liable for any unpaid taxes or assessments due on it. The document also includes a promise to indemnify the buyer from any such taxes or assessments. There are two main types of California Owner's Affidavit and Indemnity: the Residential Owner's Affidavit and Indemnity and the Commercial Owner's Affidavit and Indemnity. The Residential Owner's Affidavit and Indemnity is used in the sale of a residential property. It includes a statement from the seller that they are the owner of record and are liable for any unpaid taxes or assessments due on the property. The Commercial Owner's Affidavit and Indemnity is used in the sale of a commercial property. It includes a statement from the seller that they are the owner of record and are liable for any unpaid taxes or assessments due on the property as well as a promise to indemnify the buyer from any such taxes or assessments.