Civil Code section 8414

A claimant other than a direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the claimant records a claim of lien within the following times:

(a)

After the claimant ceases to provide work.

(b)

Before the earlier of the following times:

(1)

Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.

(2)

Thirty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.

Source: Section 8414, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=8414.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Jun. 16, 2025).

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