Tag: California Preliminary Notice
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Should I Send Multiple Preliminary Notices in California If the Amount of Work Changes?
When an amount is to be included on a preliminary notice, many construction participants have questions regarding what happens if the value of labor or materials furnished changes or is different than what was originally put on the notice. Should an additional or revised notice be sent?
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5 More States With Tricky Construction Notices
One of the things that makes lien rights so tricky is that each state’s requirements for all four of these areas are different. In other words, there are 50 different sets of lien laws – one unique set of laws for each and every state. And it makes sense that in some of these states, the…
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4 Tips to Make Your Construction Notices Iron Clad
Sending preliminary notices is the best way to protect your lien rights, but making sure your documents have correct and complete information is easier said than done, especially for lower tier contractors and suppliers. A valid preliminary notice protects your lien rights, increases your company’s visibility on the project, and typically results in faster payment,…
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Is it OK to Send Revised Preliminary Notices? Does it Affect My Deadlines?
Oftentimes, a company on a construction project doesn’t have all of the project information required in the lien rights process right at the start of the project. Other times, that information may change during the course of work. In these situations, if new or additional information becomes available or if the relevant information changes, many project…
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What Do I Do If I Miss a Preliminary Notice Deadline?
Mechanics liens are one of the construction industry’s most powerful tools to get paid. But in order to remain in a position to file a valid mechanics lien, there can be many specific and intricate requirements and deadlines that must be met – and any errors or omissions could potentially kill your lien rights. In many…