Insurance & LiensQuestion 1474 of 1605
To remove a recorded mechanics lien from the property when a payment dispute is resolved, the contractor typically records a:
a.Mechanics lien release (release of mechanics lien)
b.Notice of cessation
c.Notice of non-responsibility
d.Preliminary notice
Explanation
When a lien is paid, satisfied, or otherwise released, the claimant records a release of mechanics lien (Civil Code §8424 addresses release bonds; the recorded release clears title). A notice of non-responsibility and notice of cessation serve entirely different functions.
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