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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 4Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 1§ 8034 Preliminary Notice Definitions

§ 8034 Preliminary Notice Definitions

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§ 8034 Preliminary Notice Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what 'preliminary notice' means in two different parts of the law.
  • •In Title 2, 'preliminary notice' is the notice explained in Chapter 2.
  • •In Title 3, 'preliminary notice' is the notice explained in Chapter 3.

Example

Imagine you are working on a big project, like building a house.

Before you start, you might need to give a 'preliminary notice' to let others know about your work. This law tells you where to find the rules for what that notice should look like, depending on which part of the law applies to your project.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8034 Preliminary Notice Definitions

(a) For the purposes of Title 2 (commencing with Section 8160), “preliminary notice” means the notice provided for in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8200) of Title 2. (b) For the purposes of Title 3 (commencing with Section 9000), “preliminary notice” means the notice provided for in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9300) of Title 3. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

preliminary noticeTitle 2Title 3Chapter 2Chapter 3

Related Statutes

  • § 8030 Payment Bond Definitions
  • § 8026 Construction Lien Definitions
  • § 8160 Improvement Works Not Covered
  • § 1039 Property Title Transfer
  • § 1040 Voluntary Transfer Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8034.
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