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Can we demand retention payments after 90 lien rights expire?

CaliforniaMechanics Lien

What happens to retention after 90 day lien rights expire?

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Mar 1, 2021
You should not wait for your mechanic's lien rights to expire. Record a mechanic's lien after your work is completed and before 90 days pass from the date of completion. Remember that if there has been a valid notice of completion recorded, the deadline is reduced to 60 days for contractors and 30 days for subcontractors. Remember also that you must file a lawsuit to enforce your mechanic's lien within 90 days from the date of recording the lien, or the lien is void.
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