Can you file a mechanics lien on a project that was agreed to be a time and material project and there is no signed contract? The work has been completed.
Assuming your agreement was directly with the owner and you are properly licensed, you most likely may file a mechanic's lien. But it will be more difficult to prove your case if it is necessary to file an action to foreclose the lien. Also keep in mind that if this work was for a residential property, you also face the risk of discipline by the CSLB for failure to use a written home improvement contract. The specific facts concerning your contract may also come into play. But generally, the lack of a written contract in of itself does not necessarily preclude you from the right to record a lien if you otherwise would have been able to.