Insurance & LiensQuestion 1469 of 1632
After a Notice of Completion is recorded on a private work of improvement, the DIRECT (prime) contractor must record its mechanics lien within:
a.60 days
b.90 days
c.6 months
d.30 days
Explanation
Civil Code §8414 gives the direct contractor 60 days after recording of a notice of completion or cessation, while all other claimants get 30 days. If no such notice is recorded, all claimants have 90 days from completion under §8412.
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- An unpaid framing subcontractor furnished labor and materials to a private remodel. Who is entitled to record a mechanics lien?
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- After the owner records a valid Notice of Completion, within how many days must a SUBCONTRACTOR or material supplier record its mechanics lien?
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- On a private project, a subcontractor who has no direct contract with the owner must serve a Preliminary Notice on which parties to preserve mechanics lien rights?
- Which claimant is generally NOT required to serve a preliminary notice to preserve a mechanics lien?
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