Insurance & LiensQuestion 581 of 1605
On a private project where no Notice of Completion is recorded, a subcontractor who served a proper preliminary notice must generally serve a stop payment notice on the construction lender within:
a.30 days after the subcontractor's last day of work
b.60 days after the prime contractor's last billing
c.90 days after completion or cessation of the work of improvement
d.180 days after the project's first day of work
Explanation
Stop payment notices on private projects must be served within the same outer deadlines that apply to mechanics' liens: generally within 90 days after completion or cessation of the work of improvement if no Notice of Completion or Cessation is recorded. Recording such a notice shortens these deadlines.
Law Reference: Civil Code §8520Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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