Section 8318.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 8318.
in effectA design professional may not obtain a lien under this chapter for services provided for a work of improvement relating to a single-family, owner-occupied residence for which the expected construction cost is less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
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