Tag: Iowa
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Lien Law Changes in Iowa — Preliminary Notice Now Required on Public Projects
While sending preliminary notice is a widely recognized industry best practice, not all of the states’ lien laws contain provisions requiring that preliminary notices be sent (on construction projects). However, from time to time these laws can change, and that’s exactly what happened recently in the state of Iowa. Specifically, in April 2018, Iowa’s lien…
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Changes to Iowa Mechanics Lien Law — Amounts May Now Be Amended
Just recently, legislation was passed in Iowa regarding amending mechanics liens. Previously, Iowa claimants could not amend a lien filing to adjust the amount of their lien. Imagine a claimant’s frustration: if they mistyped the amount of their lien, or if they needed to reduce the amount of a lien for some other reason, a…
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Mechanics Lien Iowa: How to File an IA Mechanics Lien
If payment problems have made it necessary for you to file a mechanics lien in Iowa, this step-by-step guide will tell you how to do it. It’s important to remember that Iowa has specific notice and timing requirements that need to be met before a valid Iowa mechanics lien can be filed. It’s also worth noting that it can be complicated,…
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How to File or Send a Preliminary Notice in Iowa?
If your company is on a construction project in Iowa, sending a preliminary notice may be required or voluntary depending on the role your company plays on a job and the type of construction project it is. Additionally, depending on several factors, you may need to send notice directly to the required recipient(s) or file…
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The Notice of Commencement Handbook
What Is A Notice of Commencement? Notice of Commencement is a legal document available to construction participants in the following states: Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Texas. The rules applicable to notice of commencement vary widely among these states. Sometimes this document is required, sometimes it is optional. In some cases,…