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 8414
A claimant other than a direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the claimant records a claim of lien within the following times:
(a) After the claimant ceases to provide work.
(b) Before the earlier of the following times:
(1) Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.
(2) Thirty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.
Notes
Bars a claimant other than a direct contractor from enforcing a lien unless the claim of lien is recorded after the claimant stops providing work and before the earlier of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 30 days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.
Use as reference
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