Insurance & LiensQuestion 1546 of 1632
On a private project with no notice of completion or cessation recorded and the work simply finished, ALL claimants (direct contractor, subs, and suppliers alike) have how long to record a lien?
a.30 days from completion
b.60 days from completion
c.One year from completion
d.90 days from completion
Explanation
When no notice of completion or cessation is recorded, Civil Code §8412 and §8414 give every claimant 90 days after actual completion to record a mechanics lien. The 30/60-day distinctions apply only once such a notice is recorded.
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