Insurance & LiensQuestion 476 of 1605
On a private project where NO Notice of Completion or Cessation is recorded, what deadline applies to ALL claimants for recording a mechanics' lien?
a.30 days after completion for everyone
b.60 days after the contract is signed
c.One year after the last day of work
d.90 days after completion of the work of improvement
Explanation
When no Notice of Completion or Cessation is recorded, every claimant, whether the prime contractor or a subcontractor, has 90 days after actual completion of the work of improvement to record a mechanics' lien. The shorter 30/60-day periods only apply once such a notice is recorded.
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