Mechanic’s Liens

Mechanic’s liens are a claim against real estate made by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier of building materials who contributed to improvements built on the real estate. A mechanic’s lien, if enforced, permits the party who filed the claim to force a sale of the real estate to pay the claim.

In California, a “mechanic” must bring an action to foreclose the lien within than 90 days after the recording of the claim of lien. California Civil Code Section §3144.