Public WorksQuestion 1582 of 1605
Because public property generally cannot be subjected to a mechanics lien, unpaid subcontractors on a California public works project are protected primarily by:
a.Builder's risk insurance
b.A notice of non-responsibility
c.Recording a lien against the public building
d.The prime contractor's payment bond and a stop payment notice against public funds
Explanation
Public property cannot be liened. Instead, the required payment bond (the 'Little Miller Act' framework) plus stop payment notices against undisbursed public funds provide unpaid subs and suppliers their payment security on public works.
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