Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Does a Mechanic's Lien have to be recorded before a Stop Notice is sent?


Asked on 12/17/10, 9:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

No. They are parallel or alternative remedies for non-payment. If you do not have a direct contact with the owner, however, you must have given the 20-day notice before or within 20 days after you started work on the project, or you have no rights to either one.

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Answered on 12/22/10, 10:43 am


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