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California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
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Civil Code - CIV |
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Division 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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Part 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT |
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Title 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT |
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Chapter 4. Mechanics Lien |
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ARTICLE 4. Property Subject to Lien |
Section 8444.
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(a) An owner of real property or a person claiming an interest in real property on which a work of improvement is situated that did not contract for the work of improvement may give notice of nonresponsibility.
(b) A notice of nonresponsibility shall be signed and verified by the owner.
(c) The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1.
(d) The notice shall also include all of the following information:
(1) The nature of the owner's title or interest.
(2) The name of a purchaser under contract, if any, or lessee, if known.
(3) A statement that the person giving the notice is not responsible for claims arising from the work of improvement.
(e) A notice of nonresponsibility is not effective unless, within 10 days after the person giving notice has knowledge of the work of improvement, the person both posts and records the notice.