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 4 — Property Subject to Lien, Section 8448
(a) As used in this section, “separate residential unit” means one residential structure, including a residential structure containing multiple condominium units, together with any common area, garage, or other appurtenant improvements.
(b) If a work of improvement consists of the construction of two or more separate residential units:
(1) Each unit is deemed a separate work of improvement, and completion of each unit is determined separately for purposes of the time for recording a claim of lien on that unit. This paragraph does not affect any lien right under Section 8402 or 8446.
(2) Material provided for the work of improvement is deemed to be provided for use or consumption in each separate residential unit in which the material is actually used or consumed; but if the claimant is unable to segregate the amounts used or consumed in separate residential units, the claimant has the right to all the benefits of Section 8446.
Notes
Defines a “separate residential unit” as one residential structure, including a multi-condominium structure, with appurtenant improvements. Establishes each unit in a multi-unit construction project as a separate work with separate completion timing and assigns materials to units where used; if amounts cannot be segregated, the claimant receives the benefits of the referenced provision.
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