{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"8400","citation":"Civ. Code, § 8400","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8000. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 2. PRIVATE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT [8160. - 8851.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Mechanics Lien [8400. - 8494.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Who is Entitled to Lien [8400. - 8404.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"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.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>A person that provides work authorized for a work of improvement, including, but not limited to, the following persons, has a lien right under this chapter:</p><p>(a) Direct contractor.</p><p>(b) Subcontractor.</p><p>(c) Material supplier.</p><p>(d) Equipment lessor.</p><p>(e) Laborer.</p><p>(f) Design professional.</p>","text":"A person that provides work authorized for a work of improvement, including, but not limited to, the following persons, has a lien right under this chapter: (a) Direct contractor. (b) Subcontractor. (c) Material supplier. (d) Equipment lessor. (e) Laborer. (f) Design professional.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/who-is-entitled-to-lien-8400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}