{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"8412","citation":"Civ. Code, § 8412","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 2. Conditions to Enforcing a Lien [8410. - 8424.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-4/article-2"}],"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 direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the contractor records a claim of lien after the contractor completes the direct contract, and before the earlier of the following times:</p><p>(a) Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.</p><p>(b) Sixty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.</p>","text":"A direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the contractor records a claim of lien after the contractor completes the direct contract, and before the earlier of the following times: (a) Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement. (b) Sixty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/conditions-to-enforcing-a-lien-8412","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}