California § 20855 - If the contract price is not paid within 30 days from the date of the recording o
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20855 — If the contract price is not paid within 30 days from the date of the recording o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20855. If the contract price is not paid within 30 days from the date of the recording o
If the contract price is not paid within 30 days from the date of the recording of the certificate, the contractor may file a sworn statement to that effect with the superintendent of streets, who shall record the same in his or her office in the book in which the certificate of acceptance has been recorded. The contractor shall thereupon have a cause of action against the person owning the tracks for the amount of the contract, together with a reasonable attorneyâs fee, and shall also have as security for the recovery of such amount, a first lien upon that portion of the track and franchises of the railroad, between whose rails or tracks the work has been performed, which is contained within the corporate limits of the city.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20855
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20855 cover?
Section 20855 ("If the contract price is not paid within 30 days from the date of the recording o") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 20855?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20855 apply to my situation?
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