Insurance & LiensQuestion 1572 of 1605
A claim on a private-project payment bond generally requires the claimant to have:
a.Posted a 125% bond
b.Given the preliminary notice required for lien rights (unless excused), because bond rights parallel lien rights
c.Recorded a mechanics lien first
d.Obtained a court judgment first
Explanation
Under Civil Code §8600 et seq., a claimant's right to recover on a private-project payment bond generally depends on having given the preliminary notice required to preserve lien rights (unless excused, e.g., laborers). The bond claim parallels the lien claim's notice conditions.
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