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We have recorded a mechanics lien in the state of California for $3300 with Z Ln. on 12 /24/18. We want to take the next step to enforce this lane

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We would like to move forward with foreclosure or whatever the next step is as he has stated he’s not going to pay and he thinks were chumps. Extremely hostile.

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Feb 14, 2019
I'm sorry to hear about your situation - nothing's more frustrating than a customer refusing to pay what you've earned. Once a mechanics lien has been filed, often, claimants see the next step as having to enforce the filed lien. However, adding an additional step might be helpful before filing a lien enforcement lawsuit. Many claimants find that sending a warning document - a Notice of Intent to Foreclose - helps to get the payment talks going. That document states that, if payment isn't made and made soon, then the lien will be enforced. Considering the potential outcomes of a lien enforcement lawsuit, many owners will pay closer attention if they think a lawsuit is on the horizon. However, if warnings and threats aren't enough, enforcing a mechanics lien might become necessary in order to get paid - and that requires filing a lawsuit (which typically also means hiring an attorney). Of course the deadline to enforce a filed mechanics lien will be 90 days from the date the lien was filed. After that, the mechanics lien will no longer be enforceable - and some other method of payment recovery may become necessary. For more information on California liens and their deadlines, this resource should be valuable: California Lien & Notice FAQs.
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