When can a Contractor File a Lien in California?
A Notice of Mechanics lien can be recorded within 90 days of when work was last performed. The filing party then has 90 days to file a lawsuit to “foreclose” on the mechanics lien. If a lawsuit is not timely filed, the contractor may not take steps to enforce any lien rights. Even if the party who filed the lien does not act to foreclose on the lien, the lien remains recorded against the property. The property owner needs to take steps to have the lien removed, either voluntarily by the party who filed the lien, or by legal action.
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