Insurance & LiensQuestion 1489 of 1605
An owner who learns that work is being done on their property without their authorization (e.g., by a tenant) can limit exposure to mechanics liens by recording and posting a:
a.Stop payment notice
b.Preliminary notice
c.Notice of completion
d.Notice of non-responsibility
Explanation
Civil Code §8444 (Notice of Non-Responsibility) lets an owner who did not cause the work and does not want to be responsible protect their interest by posting and recording the notice within 10 days of learning of the work. It is commonly used when a tenant orders improvements.
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