GroundRules
CIV § 8432
Where this section sits in the code
- Civil Code - CIV
- DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]
- PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8000. - 9566.]
- TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8160. - 8851.]
- CHAPTER 4. Mechanics Lien [8400. - 8494.]
- ARTICLE 3. Amount of Lien [8430. - 8434.]
(a) A lien does not extend to work, whether or not the work is authorized by a direct contractor or subcontractor, if the work is not included in a direct contract or a modification of that contract, and the claimant had actual knowledge or constructive notice of the provisions of that contract or modification before providing the work.
(b) The filing of a contract or modification of that contract with the county recorder, before the commencement of a work of improvement, is constructive notice of the provisions of the contract or modification to a person providing work on that work of improvement.
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