Insurance & LiensQuestion 576 of 690
An architect prepared plans for a project that the owner ultimately decided not to build, and the architect's fees went unpaid. Under California law, the architect may record a special lien against the property known as a:
a.Mechanics' lien for completed labor
b.Design professional's lien
c.Stop payment notice on the construction lender
d.Public works payment bond claim
Explanation
Civil Code §8484 creates a design professional's lien for licensed architects, registered engineers, and licensed land surveyors who have prepared plans for a work of improvement that is never commenced. It is distinct from a mechanics' lien, which generally requires that improvements actually be made to the property.
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