Insurance & LiensQuestion 1535 of 1605
A notice of cessation was recorded after a 30-day work stoppage. This recording affects lien deadlines by:
a.Triggering the shorter deadlines: 30 days for other claimants and 60 days for the direct contractor
b.Having no effect on deadlines
c.Eliminating the direct contractor's lien rights
d.Extending all deadlines to one year
Explanation
A recorded notice of cessation (like a notice of completion) triggers the shorter statutory deadlines under Civil Code §8414: 30 days for claimants other than the direct contractor, and 60 days for the direct contractor. Without it, all have 90 days from completion.
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