CSLB Contractor's Law & Business Practice Exam

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Where must a subcontractor file a mechanics' lien?

With the state government.
With the county recorder.
With the city hall.
With the contractor’s board.

The correct answer is: With the county recorder.

A subcontractor must file a mechanics' lien with the county recorder because this is the designated authority responsible for maintaining public records related to property ownership and interests. The mechanics' lien serves as a legal claim against a property to secure payment for labor or materials provided for improvements made to that property. Filing with the county recorder ensures that the lien is officially documented and becomes a matter of public record, which helps in providing notice to the property owner and any subsequent purchasers or lenders about the outstanding debt. Filing with the state government would not be appropriate because mechanics' liens are tied to property records at a more localized level. Similarly, city hall does not manage these specific types of liens, as property records are maintained at the county level. The contractor’s board focuses on licensing and regulatory issues rather than the filing of liens, making it an unsuitable option for this process. Thus, the requirement to file with the county recorder is essential for the enforcement of the subcontractor's rights under California law.