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Mechanics Liens
A "Mechanics Lien" is a statutory lien imposed and enforced
(judicial foreclosure proceedings) upon real property to secure
the compensation of persons ("contractors") whose labor and/or
materials have contributed to the improvement of the property.
To be effective, a claimant must record a "Mechanic's Lien" in
the office of the county recorder of the county in which the real
property is located, pursuant to the prescribed conditions and
time periods dictated by statute. A "Mechanic's Lien" is binding
on the real property for a duration of time defined in Civil Code
Section 3144.
Release of Mechanic's Lien
When a claim of "Mechanic's Lien" has been satisfied (paid in full), a "Release of Mechanic's Lien" should be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county where the property is located. This will eliminate the effect of the "Mechanic's Lien" from the public record. The release must be signed (executed) by the same person or company (claimant), who signed (executed) the "Mechanic's Lien". The "Release of Mechanic's Lien" acts like a recorded receipt to evidence (prove) that the owner has paid the claim of the mechanic's lien.
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