California § 3051a - That portion of any lien, as provided for in the next preceding section, in exces
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3051a — That portion of any lien, as provided for in the next preceding section, in exces, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3051a. That portion of any lien, as provided for in the next preceding section, in exces
That portion of any lien, as provided for in the next preceding section, in excess of three hundred dollars ($300) for any work, services, or care, or in excess of two hundred dollars ($200) for any safekeeping, rendered or performed at the request of any person other than the holder of the legal title, shall be invalid, unless prior to commencing any such work, service, care, or safekeeping, the person claiming such lien shall give actual notice in writing either by personal service or by registered letter addressed to the holder of the legal title to such property, if known.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3051a
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3051a cover?
Section 3051a ("That portion of any lien, as provided for in the next preceding section, in exces") 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 § 3051a?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 3051a" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3051a apply to my situation?
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