Insurance & LiensQuestion 1562 of 1605
A mechanics lien on a private project should describe the property with:
a.The contractor's license number only
b.The project's estimated market value
c.A description sufficient to identify the property for the lien
d.The owner's phone number
Explanation
Civil Code §8416/§8418 require the lien to contain a description of the site sufficient to identify it. Precise identification (address and/or legal description) ensures the lien attaches to and can be enforced against the correct property.
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