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Preliminary notice filing requirement

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In California do I or do I NOT need to file a preliminary notice if I am a laborer and or the owner has actual notice of my involvement in a construction project?

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Oct 25, 2019
In California, the 20-day preliminary notice requirements apply to almost everyone on a private construction project. There is however, an exception for pure laborers. Those who solely provide labor to an improvement are not required to send a preliminary notice to secure the right to file a mechanics lien. As far as the owner having "actual notice of your involvement" is irrelevant. In fact, if there's a lender on the project, even a general contractor is required to send a preliminary notice. This doesn't mean that sending a preliminary notice isn't still a good idea. Besides securing lien rights when required, a preliminary notice has additional benefits such as transparency, better visibility, and faster payments. You can download a free, customizable CA preliminary notice here, or you can send a notice for free through Levelset. For more information, check out our Ultimate Guide to California's 20-Day Preliminary Notice.
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