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What are the steps to enforce my lien? As my time is running out and I have not been paid.

CaliforniaMechanics Lien

I filed a lien back in July and my time is coming up to enforce my lien. I’m afraid that if I don’t enforce my lien that I won’t ever get paid for the job I worked on and the materials that I paid for.

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Sep 17, 2021
You need to file a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien within 90 days from the date that you recorded your lien. Otherwise, your lien is considered void.
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Sep 17, 2021

You're right to be a little worried if you haven't been paid yet. You should file the lawsuit to keep your lien rights in effect (they'll expire otherwise) and think about including a claim for beach of contract too.

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