Can a lein be filed if the job stopped on September 9, 2019. the work is not completed the building is not usable now

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Can a lein be filed if the job stopped on September 9, 2019. the work is not completed the building is not usable now

2 weeks ago

A contractor has sent me a notice that they intend to file a lien on my property. The work stopped on September 9, 2019 And was not completed.. This is the date recorded on the lien document they sent to me. This can not be filed, correct? The building they were working on is not usable anymore in the state they left it in. . I live in So. CA.

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2 weeks ago

But if it has been more than 60-days they are not allowed to file a lien

Christopher Ng · Answer 1 · 2020-02-12

The answer to the question is complicated and will depend on many specific facts. Generally, a contract must complete the performance of all of the work required by the direct contract before it can record a lien, but if the contractor has ceased performance (perhaps due to nonpayment), the contract can try to record a lien if he/she/it remains unpaid for labor and materials furnished to the project. The contractor only has a limited time to do so, however, and a true cessation of labor for 60 continuous days can constitute a “completion” of the project even though the building remains in an unusable state. You should consult a construction attorney to guide you with your issue and based on your particular situation.

—CN

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Christopher Ng · Answer 2 · 2020-02-12

As I mentioned, it is a complicated issue that requires understanding all of the particular facts.

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