Insurance & LiensQuestion 1487 of 1605
A recorded mechanics lien claim in California must include, among other things, a statement of the claimant's demand, the name of the owner, a description of the site, and:
a.The owner's Social Security number
b.The claimant's federal tax return
c.A proof of service affidavit showing the lien was served on the owner
d.A copy of the building permit
Explanation
Civil Code §8416 requires the mechanics lien to contain specified content and, importantly, be served on the owner with a proof of service affidavit. Failure to serve the owner and attach the proof of service can render the lien unenforceable.
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