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Sherman Oaks, California Mechanics’ Liens Lawyer

California law provides all contractors with a powerful remedy to compel owners to pay for their work – the mechanics’ lien. However, California’s mechanics’ lien law is replete with deadlines and technicalities.

Disputes involving mechanics’ liens are best resolved with the help of an experienced real estate lawyer. At the Sherman Oaks, California law firm of Michael G. Steiniger, Attorney at Law, we have the knowledge and experience to guide you in the use of this powerful legal remedy in construction contracts and other types of disputes.

Here is a partial schedule of important Mechanics’ Lien deadlines:

		Required
Applies To	Action	Deadline	Authority
Subcontractors, materialmen	Preliminary Notice	20 days	Civil Code, Section 3097(b)
Original contractors	Record Mechanics’ Lien	90 days after completion if no notice of completion recorded; 60 days if notice of completion recorded	Civil Code, Section 3115
All other Lien Claimants	Record Mechanics’ Lien	90 days after completion if no notice of completion recorded; 30 days if notice of completion recorded	Civil Code, Section 3116
Lien Claimants	File suit to foreclose Mechanics’ Lien	90 days After recorded	Civil Code, Section 3144
Lien Plaintiffs	Record Lis Pendens	A.S.A.P.	Civil Code, Section 3146
Lien Plaintiffs	Bring case to trial	2 years	Civil Code, Section 3147

Caution: This is not a complete list of deadlines. There are many others and the Mechanics’ Lien Law is beset with technicalities. Consult an expert real estate attorney before proceeding.

We invite you to contact Sherman Oaks mechanics’ lien lawyer Michael G. Steiniger for more information. We offer a brief initial telephone consultation which is free of charge. We will advise you if we can be of help with your problem and, if you wish, arrange a personal appointment.

Sherman Oaks, California mechanic’s lien lawyer Michael G. Steiniger serves clients in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, North Hollywood, and other communities in the San Fernando Valley as well as the Ventura County areas of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura.

Michael G. Steiniger, Attorney at Law
A Professional Corporation
14156 Magnolia Boulevard
Suite 200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Telephone: 818-990-3000
Fax: 818-990-6936

Sherman Oaks, California business and real estate lawyer Michael G. Steiniger serves clients in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City and other communities in the San Fernando Valley as well as the Ventura County areas of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura.

Michael G. Steiniger, Attorney at Law
A Professional Corporation
14156 Magnolia Boulevard
Suite 200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Telephone: 818-990-3000
Fax: 818-990-6936

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