Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Mechanics Lien

Property owner is a LP that owns a shopping mall. Jewelry store is a tenant of the mall. Jewelry store contracts with general contractor to remodel store. Jewelry store does not pay and general contractor wants to record lien. Should general contractor have served a CA Preliminary 20 Day Notice? If general contractor did not, does he have lien rights?


Asked on 8/27/08, 7:40 pm

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EZRA FRUCHTER LAW OFFICES OF E. LEONARD FRUCHTER

Re: Mechanics Lien

Did Property Owner (LP) post a notice of non-responsibility??? If yes, then you can only lien leae interest; If no, then you can lien entire property. If you are the general contractor, no 20 Day notice required.

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Answered on 8/28/08, 4:05 pm


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