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 2 — Conditions to Enforcing a Lien, Section 8412
A direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the contractor records a claim of lien after the contractor completes the direct contract, and before the earlier of the following times:
(a) Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.
(b) Sixty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.
Notes
Bars a direct contractor from enforcing a lien unless the contractor records the lien claim after completing the direct contract and before the earlier of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 60 days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.
Use as reference
Lexinter.net | California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 8412 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-4/article-2/section-8412