Insurance & LiensQuestion 74 of 690
A preliminary notice on a private construction project must be served on:
a.The owner, prime contractor, and construction lender (if any)
b.The prime contractor only
c.The building department
d.The CSLB and the prime contractor
Explanation
Preliminary notices must be served on the owner, the prime contractor, and the construction lender (if any). Serving all three is necessary to fully protect lien and stop payment notice rights.
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