Section 5637 Of Article 4. Expense Of Abatement From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 4.

. The lien is superior to all encumbrances, existing and future, except liens for taxes and assessments, if a copy of the notice of lien is recorded and a copy is served upon or mailed to the holder of any encumbrance of record, at the last known address of the encumbrancer.