Under California Civil Code Section 8182, which parties are entitled to receive a preliminary notice on a private work project?
Correct Answer
B) Property owner, general contractor, and construction lender
Civil Code 8182 requires preliminary notices to be served on the property owner, direct contractor, and construction lender (if any).
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Civil Code Section 8182 requires that preliminary notices on private work be served on three parties: the property owner, the direct (general) contractor, and the construction lender (if one exists). Serving all three ensures that every party with a financial stake in the project is aware of who is providing labor and materials, enabling proper lien protection.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Property owner and general contractor only
Serving only the property owner and general contractor is insufficient under Civil Code 8182. The construction lender must also receive the preliminary notice when one is involved. Omitting the lender is a common and costly mistake that can invalidate lien rights.
Option C: Property owner only
Serving only the property owner satisfies only one-third of the requirement. Both the general contractor and construction lender must also be served. A preliminary notice served only on the owner is defective and may not preserve lien rights.
Option D: All parties with a recorded interest in the property
'All parties with a recorded interest' is too broad. Civil Code 8182 specifies three named parties — owner, direct contractor, and construction lender — not all recorded interest holders (e.g., easement holders, judgment lienors, etc.).
Memory Technique
Preliminary Notice = OGL: Owner, General Contractor, Lender. Remember 'OGL' — all three must get notice on private work in California. If there's money flowing from a lender, they need to know who's supplying the labor and materials.
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