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Should I release my lien if I got paid but my customer didn't?

CaliforniaLien ReleasesMechanics Lien

We filed a lien a few weeks ago as a sub unpaid on a California commercial job. The contractor(our customer) finally paid us in full but we know they haven't been paid yet by the owner and they still need to get paid. Do I need to release the lien we filed?

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Sep 19, 2019
Yes, you will still need to release your lien.  The GC must assert its own contract and/or lien rights to get paid.
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