Insurance & LiensQuestion 1542 of 1605
The recorded mechanics lien must be served on the owner within what time relative to recording, along with the Notice of Mechanics Lien?
a.At the time of recording or shortly after, with proof of service — failure to serve renders the lien unenforceable
b.Only after filing the foreclosure suit
c.There is no service requirement
d.Within 90 days before recording
Explanation
Civil Code §8416 requires the claimant to serve the owner with a copy of the lien and the statutory Notice of Mechanics Lien, documented by a proof of service affidavit accompanying the recorded lien. Failing to serve the owner makes the lien unenforceable.
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