Insurance & LiensQuestion 1496 of 1605
The 20-day period for serving a Preliminary Notice generally begins to run from the date the claimant:
a.Records its mechanics lien
b.First furnishes labor, service, equipment, or materials to the project
c.Receives its first progress payment
d.Signs its subcontract
Explanation
Civil Code §8200 measures the 20-day period from when the claimant first provides work to the project. Notice given more than 20 days after first furnishing limits lien/stop-notice rights to work provided within 20 days before service and thereafter.
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