Civil Code section 8400

A person that provides work authorized for a work of improvement, including, but not limited to, the following persons, has a lien right under this chapter:

(a)

Direct contractor.

(b)

Subcontractor.

(c)

Material supplier.

(d)

Equipment lessor.

(e)

Laborer.

(f)

Design professional.

Source: Section 8400, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=8400. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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Original Source: Section 8400, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=8400. (last accessed May 10, 2025).