Minimize your chances of having a mechanics' lien placed on your California property with this complete kit

If you're in dispute with a contractor -- or several contractors -- who have performed work on your California property, you may be in danger of having a mechanics' lien placed on your property. Mechanics' liens can force the sale of your property or prevent you from refinancing, among other legal hassles. Don't take it lying down! A claimant has only a short period of time in which they're allowed to place a lien on your property, but you can use the forms and strategies in this kit to close their window for filing more quickly and increase the chances that they'll miss the deadline. This eGuide includes:

• detailed instructions for each form
• legal explanations of the implications of mechanics' liens in California
• Notice of Cessation legal form
• Notice of Completion legal form

Simply follow the detailed, legally valid instructions in this complete kit to reduce your chances of having a mechanics' lien placed against your California property.

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