I place swimming pool rough plumbing and electrical at a job and have to gotten paid. G.C was removed with bad term with Owner.
Look at Civil Code Section 8410 to find your answer. In short the preliminary notice is required in order for a subcontractor to file a mechanics lien. However, you may still be able to file a Breach of Contract lawsuit against the General Contractor and be entitled to attorneys fees, court costs, and interest. See Business and Professions Code section 7108.5. There is a 2 year statute of limitations to file a lawsuit based upon breach of an oral contract. See Code of Civil Procedure Section 339.