{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"8444","citation":"Civ. Code, § 8444","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 4. Property Subject to Lien [8440. - 8448.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-6/title-2/chapter-4/article-4"}],"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) An owner of real property or a person claiming an interest in real property on which a work of improvement is situated that did not contract for the work of improvement may give notice of nonresponsibility.</p><p>(b) A notice of nonresponsibility shall be signed and verified by the owner.</p><p>(c) The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/civ/8100\">8100</a>) of Title 1.</p><p>(d) The notice shall also include all of the following information:</p><p>(1) The nature of the owner’s title or interest.</p><p>(2) The name of a purchaser under contract, if any, or lessee, if known.</p><p>(3) A statement that the person giving the notice is not responsible for claims arising from the work of improvement.</p><p>(e) A notice of nonresponsibility is not effective unless, within 10 days after the person giving notice has knowledge of the work of improvement, the person both posts and records the notice.</p>","text":"(a) An owner of real property or a person claiming an interest in real property on which a work of improvement is situated that did not contract for the work of improvement may give notice of nonresponsibility. (b) A notice of nonresponsibility shall be signed and verified by the owner. (c) The notice shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8100) of Title 1. (d) The notice shall also include all of the following information: (1) The nature of the owner’s title or interest. (2) The name of a purchaser under contract, if any, or lessee, if known. (3) A statement that the person giving the notice is not responsible for claims arising from the work of improvement. (e) A notice of nonresponsibility is not effective unless, within 10 days after the person giving notice has knowledge of the work of improvement, the person both posts and records the notice.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/property-subject-to-lien-8444","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}