Civil Code section 8440

Subject to Section 8442, a lien attaches to the work of improvement and to the real property on which the work of improvement is situated, including as much space about the work of improvement as is required for the convenient use and occupation of the work of improvement.

Source: Section 8440, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=8440. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_8440

Original Source: Section 8440, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=8440. (last accessed May 12, 2025).