Legal Question in Construction Law in California
The Gas Co. recently performed work in the Public Right-of-Way near my home. They were making improvements to thier facilities. My property had no involvement with this project. Yesterday I received a 20 day prelim from one of thier subs naming me and the Gas Co. Can my property be liened even though it is not related in any way to this project? What do I need to do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
I'm assuming that the "public right of way" is an easement on your property. If so, technically the subcontractor can lien your property if the gas company doesn't pay for the work. Of course the gas company will be liable to you for any costs or losses resulting from a lien. If the public right of way is not even on your property, then the subcontractor was just being extra cautious, since it is easy to blow lien rights by not taking all the necessary steps. In that case, just ignore it.
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