: Used for abandoned vehicles or unpaid storage units, where the property is eventually sold to cover the debt.

: If payment doesn't arrive, a formal "Claim of Lien" must be recorded at the County Recorder’s office where the property is located.

: To keep lien rights alive, most subcontractors and suppliers must send a "Preliminary 20-Day Notice" to the owner and general contractor within 20 days of starting work.