Insurance & LiensQuestion 1471 of 1605
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?
a.The owner (or reputed owner), the direct contractor, and the construction lender (if any)
b.The direct (prime) contractor only
c.The construction lender only
d.The owner only
Explanation
Civil Code §8200 requires a claimant without a direct contract with the owner to serve the preliminary notice on the owner (or reputed owner), the direct contractor, and the construction lender, if any. Missing a required recipient jeopardizes lien and stop payment notice rights.
Law Reference: Civ. Code §8200Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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