Cal. Civil Code § 8412 : Private Works Of Improvement — California Civil Code — General Provisions — Mechanics Lien — Conditions To Enforcing A Lien — Recording claim of lien after contractor completes direct contract

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

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.
Ca. Civ. Code § 8412
Added by Stats 2010 ch 697 (SB 189),s 20, eff. 1/1/2011, op. 7/1/2012.