State Lien Laws

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Collection Agency California
California

California Lien Law says to preserve mechanics lien rights a preliminary notice must be filed within 20 days of the first date of services.

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Collection Agency Arkansas
Arkansas

A notice of intent to file a lien is required at least 10 days before filing a lien. Arkansas permits anyone who supplies services in the construction of real estate to file a lien including engineers.

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Collection Agency Arizona
Arizona

Unlike many states, Arizona requires all claimants – contractors or subs - to file a pre-lien notice no later than 20 days commencing services. Any person who furnishes professional services

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Collection Agency Alaska
Alaska

A pre-lien notice is not required but recommended to make enforcement easier. A lien can be filed by any person who furnishes services for the improvement of real property at the request of an owner

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Collection Agency Alabama
Alabama

Contractors or subs who do not have a direct contract with the owner must file a pre-lien notice before they can file a lien. There is no time deadline when the pre-lien notice must be filed other than before a lien is filed.

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