California news:

Recently, two liens against the Sacramento Kings popped up totaling about $6.3M. The mechanics liens are not against their arena, but the Kings' development project surrounding the venue.

AB 1701 was passed by the California legislature and has been signed by Governor Jerry Brown. The legislation makes GCs liable for unpaid wages all the way down the payment...

Jay-Z and Beyoncé are facing a mechanics lien on their new $90M home. A pool contractor filed the $88,000 lien after going unpaid by the previous owner.

The California PACE Program has been hit with greater regulation in each of the past two years due to the program's questionable history. AB 1284 and SB 242 await Governor...

California mechanics liens will be more expensive after several California affordable housing bills were passed. Senate Bill 2 will institute a $75-$225 filing fee.

In California, the penalties are steep for unlicensed contractors. A recent amendment makes it a little easier for an unlicensed contractor to work around the requirement, but not by much....

If SB2 is passed, mistakes made in filing a lien claim will cost a claimant more than ever. Those that succeed in enforcing their California mechanics liens would be able...

When talking public projects, the Miller Act or Little Miller Acts are typically the subject of discussion. This is because the Miller Act and Little Miller Acts are pivotal in...

At levelset, we do our best to keep an eye out for interesting lien stories. While “interesting” and “lien” may seem to contradict each other, mechanics liens filed against significant people and...

It’s beginning to feel like the widespread legalization of marijuana is inevitable. While marijuana is still an illegal substance under federal law, several states have decided to legalize cannabis. Effectively,...