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The following interests in real property to which a lien attaches are subject to the lien:
(a) The interest of a person that contracted for the work of improvement.
(b) The interest of a person that did not contract for the work of improvement, if work for which the lien is claimed was provided with the knowledge of that person, unless that person gives notice of nonresponsibility under Section 8444.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 8442 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-8442/
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