Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Re: tenant improvements

Actually, all the advice is good, especially the idea of doing the work yourself rather than letting the tenant do it. Otherwise, insist that the contractor be licensed, bonded and insured, and ask the tenant to provide you with copies of all bids, estimates, contracts, bills, payments and other documents including lien notices. Posting the notice of non-responsibility is important if the tenant is doing the work on his own initiative and risk.

Re: tenant improvements

The best way is for everything to go through you. You contract with your tenant and you contract separately with the contractor.

If you're not experienced in these matters, you may want an attorney to provide a little guidance so that you can minimize the risk of liens or other problems.

We can help with that if you wish.

Re: tenant improvements

You post a Notice of Non-Responsibility conspicuously at the work site AND record it with the county recorders office.

You can find one on google.

You should read the relevant CA law, which is Civil Code Section 3094. For info on mechanics liens in general, see Civil Code Sections 3109, et seq.

Re: tenant improvements

With a proper and thorough contract defining all the rights and relationship. Feel free to contact me if serious about protecting yourself.