Legal Forms

Prepare a General Release of all claims with this template form for California.

• One party (the releasor) releases another party (the releasee) from all claims arising as a result of a transaction between the parties.
• The release is given in exchange for payment of a settlement amount by the releasee.
• The releasor waives its rights under California Civil Code Sect. 1542 with respect to any claims that it has no knowledge of at the present time.
• Before paying over any amount to settle the claim, download the General Release of All Claims and have it signed and acknowledged.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

If you loan money to businesses in California, have the principals of the borrower sign this Guaranty of Debt Obligation form to accompany the loan documents.

• The owners of the borrower company agree to guarantee repayment of the borrower's indebtedness.
• The Guaranty is given unconditionally. The guarantors waive the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting their liability.
• The guarantors will repay the debt upon the dissolution, insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership or business failure of the debtor.
• The guarantors have no right of subrogation until the debt is paid in full.
• This form is a digital template. Buy the form, download it, use it as often you require.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

CA contractors can get all their Lien Waiver and Release forms in one package with this downloadable set of forms which contains:

1. California Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Progress Payment),
2. California Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Progress Payment),
3. California Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Final Payment), and
4. California Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Final Payment).

No matter what stage the construction project is at, you can prepare your lien releases with this package of Lien Waiver and Release Forms for California contractors. Editable and reusable.

File a lien claim for unpaid contractor or subcontractor invoices with this California Mechanics Lien / Claim of Lien form, under CA Civil Code Section 8416.

This California Mechanics Lien / Claim of Lien form is designed for contractors and subcontractors seeking to file a lien claim for unpaid invoices. The process is governed by California Civil Code Section 8416, ensuring legal protection of payment rights for work performed or materials supplied.

Included Items

• Notice of Mechanic's Lien: A formal notification indicating the intention to claim a lien for unpaid services or materials.
• Project and Claim Details: Space to provide a comprehensive description of the project, the specific work and materials supplied, and the exact amount being claimed.
• Verification Form: A section to be signed by the claimant, an authorized agent, or a signing officer, verifying the accuracy of the claim.
• Proof of Service Affidavit: Documentation to record the details of service and notification provided to the relevant parties involved in the lien process.

Format and Use

The form is available in Microsoft Word format, allowing for easy completion and reuse. Users may utilize the form as often as necessary, provided it is for projects located within the State of California.

California property owners, file and serve this Notice of Completion when construction is completed on your property.

In the State of California, property owners are required to file and serve a Notice of Completion when construction on their property has been completed. This legal document serves to officially notify all interested parties that the improvements made to the property have reached completion as of a specific date.

Compliance with California Civil Code

The Notice of Completion is prepared in accordance with California Civil Code Sections 8180-8190, 8100-8118, and 9200-9208. Adhering to these sections ensures that the notice meets all statutory requirements and is legally valid.

Notification to Interested Parties

By filing and serving the Notice of Completion, all concerned parties are informed about the completion of the construction project. This notification provides clarity regarding the status of the property and the date on which the improvements were finalized.

Required Statements and Declarations

The Notice of Completion form includes a Verification Statement, which is a mandatory component to confirm the accuracy of the information provided. Additionally, the form contains a Proof of Service Declaration. This section records the details of the individuals or entities to whom the notice was served, as well as the method by which service was effected.

Template Usage

The template for the Notice of Completion can be reused as needed for multiple projects or occasions. However, it is important to note that this form is intended for use exclusively within the State of California.

Give notice to a tenant that the property they are renting has been sold with this California Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises.

• The Notice informs the tenant that the property has been sold and instructs the tenant to pay rent to the new owner.
• The Notice also includes a Record of Service form, so you can record the details of how you served the Notice on the tenant.
• This is a reusable landlord tenant notice. Purchase it, download it, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format, downloadable and easy to use.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Make a claim for payment for improvements to a public project with this California Payment Bond Claim Notice (Public Works), under Civil Code Sec. 8600 et seq.

• This Notice must be served on the bond principal and surety, to notify them that the contractor is making a claim against the bond for outstanding amounts due for labor, services or materials.
• The digital template also includes a Release of Payment Bond Claim Notice (Public Works), to be given after the claim has been paid in full.
• This is a reusable legal form. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you like.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Appoint an agent to sign documents and obtain a mortgage loan for you with this California Durable Special Power of Attorney for Mortgage Loan Closing.

• This Power of Attorney gives your attorney-in-fact the power and authority to execute all the necessary documents and to grant the lender a mortgage over property that you own.
• The Power of Attorney is durable, which means it will stay in effect even if you were to be declared incapable of handling your affairs.
• This is a specific Power of Attorney, because it only gives your attorney-in-fact the power to act for you with respect to the mortgage loan, and not for any other purpose.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Purpose of Preliminary Notice

The California 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Private Works) is a crucial document that contractors must provide before supplying labor or materials to a construction site. This notice is mandated by Section 8200 of the California Civil Code, ensuring that all parties involved in a construction project are properly informed.

Who Must Receive the Notice

The law requires that the Preliminary Notice be served on three key parties: the property owner, the direct contractor, and the construction lender, if there is one involved. This ensures that all responsible parties are aware of the contractor’s involvement and potential lien rights.

Contents of the Form

The form contains the legally required Notice to Property Owner, notifying them of the contractor’s work and rights. Additionally, the template includes a Proof of Service Declaration to document that the notice has been properly served to the necessary parties.

Usage and Reusability

This is a reusable lien form. Once purchased and downloaded, it can be saved for future use. Contractors can fill in and print a new copy each time they need to send a Preliminary Notice for a different project.

Jurisdiction

This form is intended solely for use within the State of California and should not be used for projects outside the state.

Before you furnish workers, materials or equipment to a public works construction project, serve this Preliminary Notice for California contractors, subtrades and suppliers.

• The Notice conforms to the requirements of California Civil Code Sec. 8034(b), 8102, and 9300 et seq.
• The Notice should be served on the public entity, the direct contractor, any first tier subcontractor, and the construction lender (if any).
• A Proof of Service Declaration is included with the Notice.
• This is a reusable lien form. Buy it, download and save it, then fill it in and print it each time you need to send a Preliminary Notice.
• For use only in the State of California.