Prime Contractor Waived Lien Rights through Subordination

A subordination agreement, granting priority to a construction lender’s security interest, effectively impaired a prime contractor’s mechanic’s lien rights. The agreement was enforceable under California law, however, because only the prospective waiver of subcontractor lien rights is prohibited.

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