What About Design Professional Liens?
A design professional lien can be placed against a property when money is owed to an architect, engineers, designer (such as an interior designer) or land surveyor. In order to file a lien:
- A building permit or other governmental approval must have been obtained prior to the work being done
- There must be a written contract between the design professional and the property owner
- The owner must have defaulted on payments or refused to pay in accordance with the written contract
- The design professional must make a written demand for payment which must be mailed by registered or certified first-class mail, postage prepaid
- You must be licensed and your license must not have lapsed at any time during the period in which you were involved in the project
Legal Help for Design Professionals
While the design professional lien became effective in 1991, we at the Los Angeles-area Law Office of Steven R. Lovett, we have been advising and representing architects, engineers and other design professionals for over 30 years. When filing a design professional lien is your only recourse, our attorney will ensure that the lien is filed in the manner required by the State of California.
Need Help With a Design Professional Lien? Contact Us for a Free Telephonic Consultation.
As a design professional, you need a lawyer who knows and understands your needs. Our firm has the reputation for efficiency, experience and ethics that has gained the trust of architects and engineers throughout Southern California. Contact us by e-mail or call us at 818-999-9397 for a free telephonic consultation.
