The Importance of Arizona Preliminary Notices

 A Preliminary 20-day Notice (pre-lien) is required by Arizona law to be sent by every person (including the general contractor) who furnishes labor, professional services, or materials to preserve their lien rights.  The Notice must be given no later than 20 days after the claimant has first furnished labor or materials to fully protect the lien claimant. […]

Who has mechanic’s lien rights in Arizona?

You have the right to file a mechanic’s lien in Arizona if you have furnished the following in the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any building, or other structure : labor, materials, professional services, fixtures, tools, and/or plans. Even though you may have provided a service listed above, you MUST have a contract with the owner or […]

California Lien Law Changes Effective July 1st, 2012

How California’s Changing Lien Law Affects You As of 7/1/12, the existing California statutes for mechanic’s liens, stop notices, and bond claims will be replaced by updated statutes.  It is important to understand these changes, as they could determine whether or not your lien filing is valid. Preliminary Notices: Under the current laws, the 20-Day Notice […]

Filing Your South Dakota Mechanic’s Lien

Rules for Filing an South Dakota Mechanic’s LienWho Can File: Anyone supplying labor, work, or materials for a project can file.  This includes professional services such as architecture engineering, and surveying.  Only work or labor relating to the project that has already been furnished can be claimed by a claimant.  Additionally, no written contract is required.  An […]

Alaska – What Happens AFTER the lien is filed?

AFTER you have successfully filed your lien, the owner doesn’t always automatically pay what you say is owed.  Alaska law requires that a mechanic’s lien be enforced (or legal proceeding begin) within 6 months after the date the Claim of Lien was recorded. However, Alaska does allow a lien to be extended for an additional 6 […]