California’a Mechanic Lien Guidelines

In California, liens filed on private property are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a California mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. In most circumstances, California does not allow mechanics liens to be filed on government owned property.  […]

California’s Mechanic Lien

In California, liens filed on private property are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a California mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. In most circumstances, California does not allow mechanics liens to be filed on government owned property.  […]

California’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In California, liens filed on private property are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a California mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. In most circumstances, California does not allow mechanics liens to be filed on government owned property.  […]

California’s New Mechanics Lien Law Changes In Effect

The most significant changes to California construction law in decades will became law on July 1, 2012. Owners, builders, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and laborers rely on california mechanics liens, stop notices and/or bond claims to preserve their rights to payment. The changes attempt to simplify the legal rules and procedures for utilizing […]

California Lien Law Changes Effective July 1st, 2012

How California’s Changing Lien Law Affects You As of 7/1/12, the existing California statutes for mechanic’s liens, stop notices, and bond claims will be replaced by updated statutes.  It is important to understand these changes, as they could determine whether or not your lien filing is valid. Preliminary Notices: Under the current laws, the 20-Day Notice […]