Does a Structural engineer need to file a preliminary notice to have Lien rights in California?
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Jan 21, 2020
Engineers are a protected project participant under the California mechanics lien laws. They are defined as design professionals under §8014. As far as preliminary notice requirements, most parties are required to send a notice in order to secure their right to file a mechanics lien. Particularly anyone who doesn't have a direct contract with the property owner.
For those who do have a direct contractual relationship, there's only one circumstance in which they will need to send a notice to secure their lien rights. That's when there is a construction lender on the project. If there is, the contractor must send notice to the lender to have the right to file.
For further information, you may find this article helpful: Ultimate Guide to CA's 20-Day Preliminary Notice