Author: Olivia Huppman
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When Do General Contractors Need to Send Preliminary Notice?
General Contractors don’t always have to send preliminary notice. Often, GCs are on the receiving end of preliminary notices sent by sub-tier parties like subcontractors and material suppliers. However, some states require GCs to send preliminary notice to the property owner and/or the construction lender. Check out the list below to see when general contractors need…
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Mississippi Preliminary Notice: Everything You Need to Know
Preliminary notices are the building blocks to the mechanics lien process. Subcontractors and suppliers (and sometimes general contractors and design professionals) must send notice to protect their ability to file a lien. General contractors, property owners, and lenders rely on notices to paint a picture of who is working on their projects. WHY send a Mississippi preliminary…
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Can I Send Preliminary Notice Late?
Lien laws vary from one state to the next. Some states require several preliminary notice documents, others don’t require any. Some states have strict deadlines, others are flexible and more forgiving. This article answers the question “Can I send preliminary notice late?” Here we divide states into three categories: States where sending notice late doesn’t matter States that offer limited…
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Georgia Preliminary Notice: The Why, Who, What, When, and How
Preliminary notices are the building blocks to the mechanics lien process. Subcontractors and suppliers (and sometimes general contractors and design professionals) must send notice to protect their ability to file a lien. General contractors, property owners, and lenders rely on notices to paint a picture of who is working on their projects. WHY send a Georgia preliminary…
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Wisconsin Preliminary Notice: The Why, Who, What, When, and How
Preliminary notices are the building blocks to the mechanics lien process. Subcontractors and suppliers (and sometimes general contractors and design professionals) must send notice to protect their ability to file a lien. General contractors, property owners, and lenders rely on notices to paint a picture of who is working on their projects. WHY send a Wisconsin preliminary…