What process does a contractor usually have to go through to create a lien? $($CSLO $2)$

The contractor must file a lawsuit and ask the court to impose a judicial lien.

The homeowner must voluntarily agree in a written pre$-$construction contract to allow the contrac

The contractor must file a written notice of the lien on the property with the county clerk within a

The lien is created automatically be operation of law. There is no process.

The contractor must get consent of the homeowner to create a lien.