California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 4 — General Provisions, Part 6 — Works of Improvement, Title 2 — Private Works of Improvement, Chapter 4 — Mechanics Lien, Article 5 — Priorities, Section 8450
(a) A lien under this chapter, other than a lien provided for in Section 8402, has priority over a lien, mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance on the work of improvement or the real property on which the work of improvement is situated, that (1) attaches after commencement of the work of improvement or (2) was unrecorded at the commencement of the work of improvement and of which the claimant had no notice.
(b) Subdivision (a) is subject to the exception provided for in Section 8452.
Notes
Establishes priority for a lien under this chapter, other than a lien provided under the referenced provision, over an encumbrance that attaches after work begins or was unrecorded when work began and unknown to the claimant. Makes that priority rule subject to the exception provided in the other referenced provision.
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