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Questions About Mechanics' Liens, Stop Notices, and Bonds Under California Law

Did you know that under certain circumstances, a Mechanics' Lien foreclosure action will allow you to sell property and collect your money from the proceeds of that sale?

Did you know that if you did not provide or serve your Preliminary Notice within twenty days of when you first furnished labor or material, you may still be able to recover under the Mechanics' Lien and Stop Notice laws?

Did you know what the time limit is for when you must file, serve, or record certain documents?

Did you know that you can extend the time within which you must file suit on a Mechanics' Lien? Do you know how?

Do you believe that if you record a Mechanics' Lien, and do nothing more, that sooner or later you will be paid by the owner?

Do you know that you must serve or provide to the owner as well as the tenant a Preliminary Notice within twenty days of providing materials or labor for tenant improvements?

These only pertain to California Law only.........

If you would like answers to these questions and more, please write or fax to us at the addresses and fax number listed below. You may view our Stop Notice And Bond Checklist (California Public Works) and/or Private Works Mechanics' Lien, Stop Notice and Bond Checklist by clicking here.

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Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman
P.O. Box 15458
North Hollywood, CA 91615-5458
(818) 760-2000
Facsimile (818) 760-3908 or by E-Mail at Info@AGRLaw.net

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