SB 189 and SB 190 were passed as part of an effort to modernize and simplify California’s mechanics lien laws spearheaded ... laws create new waiver and release forms, which must be used ...

In his motion, Ye explained in connection with the sale, and in order to clear the title, he took out a Mechanics Lien Release Bond. The bond was issued by an insurance company in the amount of $2 ...

Some parties will not release payment until a lien waiver is signed ... The lien waiver document serves as a form of receipt and eliminates the possibility of a mechanic's lien from being filed.