DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT 8000-9566›TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT 8160-8848›CHAPTER 4. Mechanics Lien 8400-8494›ARTICLE 2. Conditions to Enforcing a Lien 8410-8424
§ 8414
California Civil Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
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.
(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
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