Simplified Private Work Mechanic Lien And Stop Notice Action Guide For Private Work Of Improvement
Simplified Private Work Mechanic Lien
And Stop Notice Action Guide For
Private Work Of Improvement
Event/Task |
Date |
Action |
Action Completion Date |
Project Commencement Date |
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First Work Performed By Claimant |
If private works: Serve preliminary lien notice on general, owner and lender within 20 days of first performing work |
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If California Public Works Serve preliminary lien notice serve on contractor and public entity |
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Preliminary Lien Notice Served On owner, general and lender |
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Notice of Completion Or Cessation Recorded by Owner |
If General Contractor record lien in County Recorders office and/or serve stop notice within 60 days |
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If not General Contractor record lien in County Recorders office and/or serve stop notice within 30 days |
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If No Notice of Completion, Date of Actual Completion |
File lien/stop notice within 90 days |
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If payment bond |
Mail notice to surety and bond principal (by certified mail) within 15 days after Notice of Completion or if a Notice of Completion is recorded then mail notice within 75 days after actual completion |
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If Mechanic Lien/ Stop Notice filed/served |
If private works, file lawsuit to foreclose within 90 days. If California Public works within 90 days after period in which stop notices must be served |
This table is a simplified overview of the time deadlines for filing a stop notice and/or mechanic lien on a private work of improvement. There are exceptions to the deadlines and applications of the remedy. This chart, © 1999, was prepared by William C. Last, Jr. of Last & Faoro. Mr. Last is an attorney who has been specializing in Construction Law for over eighteen years. Mr. Last also holds a California A&B contractors license. If you have any questions Mr. Last can be contacted at 415-764-1990 or 650-696-8350. This bulletin is published periodically to provide general information about current legal issues. If you have a specific legal question or need legal advice, you should contact an attorney.