CA Civ Code Section 8304


A design professional is not entitled to a lien under this chapter unless all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(a)

The work of improvement for which the design professional provided services has not commenced.

(b)

The landowner defaults in a payment required under the contract or refuses to pay the demand of the design professional made under the contract.

(c)

Not less than 10 days before recording a claim of lien, the design professional gives the landowner notice making a demand for payment, and stating that a default has occurred under the contract and the amount of the default.

(d)

The design professional records a claim of lien. The claim of lien shall include all of the following information:

(1)

The name of the design professional.

(2)

The amount of the claim.

(3)

The current owner of record of the site.

(4)

A legal description of the site.

(5)

Identification of the building permit or other governmental approval for the work of improvement.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 8304’s source at ca​.gov