About Andrew Carlton
Andrew C. Carlton's professional roots are tied to the construction and real-estate industries. Though Mr. Carlton began his construction experience in 1977,
he obtained a real estate license in the mid 1980s and specialized in commercial properties in downtown Los Angeles. In 1989, he obtained his contractor’s
license and formed, owned and operated a design/build firm for six years.
Mr. Carlton attended President Nixon's alma mater, Whittier College, where he received L.A. Philanthropic Foundation and Haynes Foundation scholarsMore...
he obtained a real estate license in the mid 1980s and specialized in commercial properties in downtown Los Angeles. In 1989, he obtained his contractor’s
license and formed, owned and operated a design/build firm for six years.
Mr. Carlton attended President Nixon's alma mater, Whittier College, where he received L.A. Philanthropic Foundation and Haynes Foundation scholarsMore...
Andrew Carlton's Recent Answers
May 15, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
California
Andrew CarltonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Carlton & AlberolaLegal Guard LawyerYes, you should record your mechanic’s lien after you have ceased to provide work and within 30 days after recordation of a notice of completion or
cessation. See Civil code sec. 8414. Carlton & Alberola and/or Andrew Carlton have not been retained by the recipient of the above comment and, moreover,
the above comment does not create an attorney-client relationship. The above is general commentary based on limited and insufficient informatiSee More...
cessation. See Civil code sec. 8414. Carlton & Alberola and/or Andrew Carlton have not been retained by the recipient of the above comment and, moreover,
the above comment does not create an attorney-client relationship. The above is general commentary based on limited and insufficient informatiSee More...
Apr 9, 2023
From Liz Harris
CaliforniaAndrew CarltonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Carlton & AlberolaLegal Guard LawyerIn light of the change of scope and addition of a lender, yes, serve an amended 20-day prelim. reflecting the increased amount (tied to the increased scope)
and include the lender, of course. That said, the code does not require more than on prelim.
and include the lender, of course. That said, the code does not require more than on prelim.
Sep 30, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAndrew CarltonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Carlton & AlberolaLegal Guard LawyerYes. Civil Code Section 8400(e) says, in pertinent part: "A person that provides work authorized for a work of improvement, including, but not limited to, the
following persons, has a lien right under this chapter: ... (e) Laborer. ...." Levelset should be able to help with the lien. Good luck.
following persons, has a lien right under this chapter: ... (e) Laborer. ...." Levelset should be able to help with the lien. Good luck.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAndrew CarltonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Carlton & AlberolaLegal Guard LawyerIf you are a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor, gave 20-day preliminary notice to the owner with respect to a work of improvement, the property is private
property, and the owner of the property did not post a notice of non responsibility with respect to the work, yes, you can lien the property. You must record
your lien within thirty days from recordation of the Notice of Completion, or 90 after completion if no NOC was recorded. Finally, of course the owSee More...
property, and the owner of the property did not post a notice of non responsibility with respect to the work, yes, you can lien the property. You must record
your lien within thirty days from recordation of the Notice of Completion, or 90 after completion if no NOC was recorded. Finally, of course the owSee More...
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
From Carey Widergren
CaliforniaAndrew CarltonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Carlton & AlberolaLegal Guard LawyerNo, as long as the original prelim was based on a reasonable estimate at the time, you don't need to serve a new amended prelim just because the amount
of the contract has changed over time.
of the contract has changed over time.
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Location
Lake Forest, CA
Years of Experience
25
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
California
Languages
English