California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
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.
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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.
(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697.)