Section 225. Notice of action adverse to possession of tenant

Where a
  process or summons in an action to recover the real property occupied by
  him, or the possession  thereof,  is  served  upon  a  tenant,  he  must
  forthwith give notice thereof to his landlord; otherwise he forfeits the
  value  of  three  years' rent of such property, to the landlord or other
  person of whom he holds.