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 7 — Release Order, Section 8482

An owner of property may not petition the court for a release order under this article unless at least 10 days before filing the petition the owner gives the claimant notice demanding that the claimant execute and record a release of the claim of lien. The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1, and shall state the grounds for the demand.

Notes

Bars a property owner from petitioning for a lien-release order unless, at least 10 days before filing the petition, the owner gives the claimant a notice demanding execution and recordation of a lien release. Requires that notice to comply with the referenced chapter and state the grounds for the demand.

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