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Understanding the Notice of Intent to Lien

kalford April 2, 2018

Understanding the Notice of Intent to Lien
The first step in securing mechanic’s lien or bond claim rights is often the service of a statutory notice. The statutory notice, depending on the project state, may be called any number of names: Preliminary Notice, Prelien Notice, Notice to Owner, Notice of Furnishing, and the list goes on. Once the preliminary notice is served, and payment has not been received, a Notice of Intent may be required. A Notice of Intent is a statutory notice, required in many states, to be served prior to filing a mechanic’s lien. Check out this infographic for more information on the Notice of Intent to Lien.

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