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CA Civ Code § 8464 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 6 - Enforcement of Lien|Section 8464.

8464.  In addition to any other costs allowed by law, the court in an action to enforce a lien shall allow as costs to each claimant whose lien is established the amount paid to verify and record the claim of lien, whether the claimant is a plaintiff or defendant.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8466 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 6 - Enforcement of Lien|Section 8466.

8466.  If there is a deficiency of proceeds from the sale of property on a judgment for enforcement of a lien, a deficiency judgment may be entered against a party personally liable for the deficiency in the same manner and with the same effect as in an action to foreclose a mortgage.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8468 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 6 - Enforcement of Lien|Section 8468.

8468.  (a) This chapter does not affect any of the following rights of a claimant:(1) The right to maintain a personal action to recover a debt against the person liable, either in a separate action or in an action to enforce a lien.(2) The right to a writ of attachment. In an application for a writ of attachment, the claimant shall refer to this section. The claimant’s recording of a claim of lien does not affect the right to a writ of attachment.(3) The right to enforce a judgment.(b) A judgment obtained by the claimant in a personal action described in subdivision (a) does not impair or merge the claim of lien, but any amount collected on the judgment shall be credited on the amount of the lien.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8470 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 6 - Enforcement of Lien|Section 8470.

8470.  In an action to enforce a lien for work provided to a contractor:(a) The contractor shall defend the action at the contractor’s own expense. During the pendency of the action the owner may withhold from the direct contractor the amount of the lien claim.(b) If the judgment in the action is against the owner or the owner’s property, the owner may deduct the amount of the judgment and costs from any amount owed to the direct contractor. If the amount of the judgment and costs exceeds the amount owed to the direct contractor, or if the owner has settled with the direct contractor in full, the owner may recover from the direct contractor, or the sureties on a bond given by the direct contractor for faithful performance of the direct contract, the amount of the judgment and costs that exceed the contract price and for which the direct contractor was originally liable.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8480 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 7 - Release Order|Section 8480.

8480.  (a) The owner of property or the owner of any interest in property subject to a claim of lien may petition the court for an order to release the property from the claim of lien if the claimant has not commenced an action to enforce the lien within the time provided in Section 8460.(b) This article does not bar any other cause of action or claim for relief by the owner of the property. A release order does not bar any other cause of action or claim for relief by the claimant, other than an action to enforce the claim of lien that is the subject of the release order.(c) A petition for a release order under this article may be joined with a pending action to enforce the claim of lien that is the subject of the petition. No other action or claim for relief may be joined with a petition under this article.(d) Notwithstanding Section 8056, Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure does not apply to a proceeding under this article.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8482 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 7 - Release Order|Section 8482.

8482.  An owner of property may not petition the court for a release order under this article unless at least 10 days before filing the petition the owner gives the claimant notice demanding that the claimant execute and record a release of the claim of lien. The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1, and shall state the grounds for the demand.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8484 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 7 - Release Order|Section 8484.

8484.  A petition for a release order shall be verified and shall allege all of the following:(a) The date of recordation of the claim of lien. A certified copy of the claim of lien shall be attached to the petition.(b) The county in which the claim of lien is recorded.(c) The book and page or series number of the place in the official records where the claim of lien is recorded.(d) The legal description of the property subject to the claim of lien.(e) Whether an extension of credit has been granted under Section 8460, if so to what date, and that the time for commencement of an action to enforce the lien has expired.(f) That the owner has given the claimant notice under Section 8482 demanding that the claimant execute and record a release of the lien and that the claimant is unable or unwilling to do so or cannot with reasonable diligence be found.(g) Whether an action to enforce the lien is pending.(h) Whether the owner of the property or interest in the property has filed for relief in bankruptcy or there is another restraint that prevents the claimant from commencing an action to enforce the lien.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8486 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 7 - Release Order|Section 8486.

8486.  (a) On the filing of a petition for a release order, the clerk shall set a hearing date. The date shall be not more than 30 days after the filing of the petition. The court may continue the hearing only on a showing of good cause, but in any event the court shall rule and make any necessary orders on the petition not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.(b) The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition and a notice of hearing on the claimant at least 15 days before the hearing. Service shall be made in the same manner as service of summons, or by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the claimant as provided in Section 8108.(c) Notwithstanding Section 8116, when service is made by mail, service is complete on the fifth day following deposit of the petition and notice in the mail.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8488 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 7 - Release Order|Section 8488.

8488.  (a) At the hearing both (1) the petition and (2) the issue of compliance with the service and date for hearing requirements of this article are deemed controverted by the claimant. The petitioner has the initial burden of producing evidence on those matters. The petitioner has the burden of proof as to the issue of compliance with the service and date for hearing requirements of this article. The claimant has the burden of proof as to the validity of the lien.(b) If judgment is in favor of the petitioner, the court shall order the property released from the claim of lien.(c) The prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8490 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 8 - Removal of Claim of Lien from Record|Section 8490.

8490.  (a) A court order dismissing a cause of action to enforce a lien or releasing property from a claim of lien, or a judgment that no lien exists, shall include all of the following information:(1) The date of recordation of the claim of lien.(2) The county in which the claim of lien is recorded.(3) The book and page or series number of the place in the official records where the claim of lien is recorded.(4) The legal description of the property.(b) A court order or judgment under this section is equivalent to cancellation of the claim of lien and its removal from the record.(c) A court order or judgment under this section is a recordable instrument. On recordation of a certified copy of the court order or judgment, the property described in the order or judgment is released from the claim of lien.(d) This section does not apply to a court order dismissing an action to enforce a lien that is expressly stated to be without prejudice.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8494 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 4 - Mechanics Lien|ARTICLE 8 - Removal of Claim of Lien from Record|Section 8494.

8494.  If a claim of lien expires and is unenforceable under Section 8460, or if a court order or judgment is recorded under Section 8490, the claim of lien does not constitute actual or constructive notice of any of the matters contained, claimed, alleged, or contended in the claim of lien, or create a duty of inquiry in any person thereafter dealing with the affected property.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8500.

8500.  The rights of all persons furnishing work for any work of improvement, with respect to any fund for payment of construction costs, are governed exclusively by this chapter, and no person may assert any legal or equitable right with respect to the fund, other than a right created by a written contract between that person and the person holding the fund, except pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8502.

8502.  (a) A stop payment notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1, and shall be signed and verified by the claimant.(b) The notice shall include a general description of work to be provided, and an estimate of the total amount in value of the work to be provided.(c) The amount claimed in the notice may include only the amount due the claimant for work provided through the date of the notice.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8504.

8504.  A claimant that willfully gives a false stop payment notice or that willfully includes in the notice a demand to withhold for work that has not been provided forfeits all right to participate in the distribution of the funds withheld and all right to a lien under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400).(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8506 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8506.

8506.  (a) A stop payment notice to an owner shall be given to the owner or to the owner’s architect, if any.(b) A stop payment notice to a construction lender holding construction funds shall not be effective unless given to the manager or other responsible officer or person at the office or branch of the lender administering or holding the construction funds.(c) A stop payment notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8508 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8508.

8508.  A stop payment notice is not valid unless both of the following conditions are satisfied:(a) The claimant gave preliminary notice to the extent required by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8200).(b) The claimant gave the stop payment notice before expiration of the time within which a claim of lien must be recorded under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400).(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8510.

8510.  (a) A person may obtain release of funds withheld pursuant to a stop payment notice by giving the person withholding the funds a release bond.(b) A release bond shall be given by an admitted surety insurer and shall be conditioned for payment of any amount not exceeding the penal obligation of the bond that the claimant recovers on the claim, together with costs of suit awarded in the action. The bond shall be in an amount equal to 125 percent of the amount claimed in the stop payment notice.(c) On receipt of a release bond, the person withholding funds pursuant to the stop payment notice shall release them.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8520 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 2 - Stop Payment Notice to Owner|Section 8520.

8520.  (a) A person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400), other than a direct contractor, may give the owner a stop payment notice.(b) The owner may give notice, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1, demanding that a person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400) give the owner a stop payment notice. If the person fails to give the owner a bonded or unbonded stop payment notice, the person forfeits the right to a lien under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400).(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8522 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 2 - Stop Payment Notice to Owner|Section 8522.

8522.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on receipt of a stop payment notice an owner shall withhold from the direct contractor or from any person acting under authority of a direct contractor a sufficient amount due or to become due to the direct contractor to pay the claim stated in the notice.(b) The owner may, but is not required to, withhold funds if the owner has previously recorded a payment bond under Section 8600. If the owner does not withhold funds, the owner shall, within 30 days after receipt of the stop payment notice, give notice to the claimant that a payment bond has been recorded and provide the claimant a copy of the bond. The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 3 - Stop Payment Notice to Construction Lender|Section 8530.

8530.  A person that has a lien right under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8400) may give a construction lender a stop payment notice.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8532 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 3 - Stop Payment Notice to Construction Lender|Section 8532.

8532.  A claimant may give a construction lender a stop payment notice accompanied by a bond in an amount equal to 125 percent of the amount of the claim. The bond shall be conditioned that if the defendant recovers judgment in an action to enforce payment of the claim stated in the stop payment notice or to enforce a claim of lien recorded by the claimant, the claimant will pay all costs that are awarded the owner, direct contractor, or construction lender, and all damages to the owner, direct contractor, or construction lender that result from the stop payment notice or recordation of the claim of lien, not exceeding the amount of the bond.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 3 - Stop Payment Notice to Construction Lender|Section 8534.

8534.  (a) A construction lender that objects to the sufficiency of sureties on the bond given with a bonded stop payment notice shall give notice to the claimant of the objection, within 20 days after the bonded stop payment notice is given. The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1.(b) The claimant may within 10 days after notice of the objection is given substitute for the initial bond a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer. If the claimant does not substitute a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, the construction lender may disregard the bonded stop payment notice and release all funds withheld in response to that notice.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8536 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 3 - Stop Payment Notice to Construction Lender|Section 8536.

8536.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), on receipt of a stop payment notice a construction lender shall withhold from the borrower or other person to whom the lender or the owner is obligated to make payments or advancement out of the construction fund sufficient funds to pay the claim stated in the notice.(b) The construction lender may, at its option, elect not to withhold funds in any of the following circumstances:(1) The stop payment notice is unbonded.(2) The stop payment notice is given by a claimant other than a direct contractor, and a payment bond is recorded before the lender is given any stop payment notice.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
CA Civ Code § 8538 (2021)
2021 California Code|Civil Code - CIV|DIVISION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 6 - WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|TITLE 2 - PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT|CHAPTER 5 - Stop Payment Notice|ARTICLE 3 - Stop Payment Notice to Construction Lender|Section 8538.

8538.  (a) The claimant may make a written request for notice of an election by the construction lender under Section 8536 not to withhold funds. The request shall be made at the time the claimant gives the construction lender the stop payment notice and shall be accompanied by a preaddressed, stamped envelope.(b) If the construction lender elects not to withhold funds under Section 8536, the lender shall, within 30 days after making the election, give notice of that fact to a claimant who has requested notice of the election under subdivision (a). The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1. If the basis of the election is the recordation of a payment bond under Section 8600, the construction lender shall include a copy of the bond with the notice.(c) A construction lender is not liable for failure to include a copy of the bond with the notice under this section if all of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) The failure was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error.(2) The lender maintains reasonable procedures to avoid an error of that type.(3) The lender corrected the error not later than 20 days after the date the lender discovered the violation.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)