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What' my Lien Right and Lien Deadline?

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My company LDM CONSTRUCTION provided NEW 3,539 SQ.FT. "WARM SHELL" BUILDING WITH 3 UNITS - NEW 290 SQ.FT. REFUSE AREA - NEW ACCESSIBLE RAMP FROM BARROW ST. - NEW ACCESSIBLE PARKING - NEW MONUMENT SIGN - NEW PARKING LOT LIGHTS - REPLACE CURB CUTS WITH SIDEWALKS . The completion was delayed from 2/28/20 until 6/15/2021 due to PG&E Delay. The Owner losts about $12,000 of rent due to this delay. The owner still owes LDM CONSTRUCTION $75,000. Now, the owner doesn't want to pay us this amount. Do we still have the RIGHT TO FILE FOR A MECHANICAL LIEN IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA? my name is Kathy Truong cell#: 408-607-5094.

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May 18, 2021
You have until 90 Days after the project, not just your potion of it, is finished. Cal my office 818-854-3600 and I’d be happy to discuss.
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May 19, 2021
The lien period depends on when the project was substantially completed. I generally like to use the date when the project received final approval from the Building Dept. Your lien rights would generally expire 90 days after this date, unless there are special circumstances.
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May 20, 2021
You can file a mechanics lien up to 90 days after you finish your work or in some instances depending on whether a Notice of Completion was filed, earlier. If your time has passed, there are still things that can be done. We would be happy to discuss.
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