Insurance & LiensQuestion 579 of 690
A subcontractor prepares a mechanics' lien claim. Which of the following items is REQUIRED on the face of the lien?
a.The owner's mortgage account number
b.The contractor license number of every subcontractor on the job
c.A copy of the original written contract attached as an exhibit
d.A description of the site sufficient for identification, signed and verified by the claimant
Explanation
Civil Code §8410 specifies the required contents of a mechanics' lien, including the claimant's name and address, the amount unpaid, the owner's name (if known), a description of the work, and a description of the site sufficient for identification. The claim must be signed and verified by the claimant or their agent.
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