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CIV § 8412

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Civil Code - CIV
  2. DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]
  3. PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8000. - 9566.]
  4. TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8160. - 8851.]
  5. CHAPTER 4. Mechanics Lien [8400. - 8494.]
  6. ARTICLE 2. Conditions to Enforcing a Lien [8410. - 8424.]

A direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the contractor records a claim of lien after the contractor completes the direct contract, and before the earlier of the following times:

(a) Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.

(b) Sixty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.

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