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Do we need to revise our mechanics lien after we receive partial payment in California?

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Hello , we filed our first mechanics lien yesterday and I have a question on the amount I used for the filing. I used the contract amount between us and our customer apparently a payment was made and I was not advised . will we need to revise the lien ? or is the contract amount the amount that should have been used ?

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Mar 4, 2020

Now that you know that a lower amount is due, you must record a partial release of lien to ensure that the balance of the lien cannot be invalidated as overstated. The partial release will need to be notarized and recorded.

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Mar 4, 2020

if we filed it already with the higher amount what form do I use to correct it

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Mar 4, 2020

If they have it. It will be under "Release a Lien." If they don't send me an email at ryan@huntortmann.com and I will send you one.

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