How many times have you been in this situation: You are owed money on a building scheme and are thinking of filing a mechanic's lien. But you know that after filing it there will begin a serious dispute process, and probably arresting the hiring of lawyers on each side. You would like to send a notice to the other side telling them that if it is not paid, more serious steps will be taken. Well, there is a form to be used in this situation. In my experience, this is a very favorite form--so much so we would like to make it ready to the building industry.
This form below warns the owner that you will be filing a mechanic's lien if cost is not made within ten days. Hopefully, it will generate a serious dialogue for settlement. Come up with your lowest line amount to rule and be ready to offer it to the owner if he or she is negotiating in good faith. Remember that the last thing an owner wants is a lien on their property: it jeopardizes title, interferes with their relationship with the building lender, and prevents refinancing or sale. This notice is worded in a non-threatening manner so as to capitalize on this situation, with the owner knowing that you are required by law to file a lien within a set duration of time or lose your lien rights.
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Who Can Use This Form? All persons, either normal contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.
How To Serve: There is no need to file this with the court or article with the recorder's office. It is simply served by mailing.
Who To Serve: If you are a normal contractor, serve the owner and building lender. If you are a subcontractor or supplier, serve the owner, general, and building lender.
How To Serve: Although not required, it is recommended for its effectiveness to be served by certified mail.
When: Serve ten days before you file or article the mechanic's lien. Remember, it does not expand the time to file a mechanic's lien.
Notarized? No.
Copies: The traditional signed copies are served. Keep an extra copy for your records.
Certificate Of Mailing. Use a suitable Proof of assistance form. Sign this Proof (it is like a certificate of mailing) and staple it to the form so you have proof it was mailed to the discrete persons or entities.
Margins And Font. This is a Word document so use the following margins so it prints out properly: Top: 18 pt; Bottom: 22 pt; Left: 58 pt; Right: 58 pt. Type size is 12.
How To Use? Cut and paste the form into a new Word document.
Which States?
Use this notice only in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
As to California, you can use it until supplementary notice. California is in the process of amending its mechanic's lien statutes which will want a specific notice. Check our web site for that new form.
Sample Form Starts Here
Notice Of Intention To File A Mechanic'S Lien (General)
(This is not a Mechanic's Lien, nor a reflection on the credit of any contractor)
__________________________________________________________________________________
Via Certified Mail
To Owner:
_________________________________________________
(name(s))
________________________________________________
(address--no. And street)
________________________________________________
(address--city, state, zip)
From normal Contractor:
_______________________________________________
(name(s))
_______________________________________________
(address--no. And street)
_______________________________________________
(address--city, state, zip)
______________________________________________
(fax/phone)
Please take notice that the undersigned lien claimant intends to file a Mechanic's Lien against your property if cost is not made for moneys owed as follows:
Project Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Property branch To Lien (common street address or other description):
__________________________________________________________________________________
(1) normal article of building services furnished by Lien Claimant:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
(2) amount due: straight through _________ (date) is $ _____________ after just due (total performed, with extras of $ ___________ , less payments of $ ____________ ). Unpaid invoice(s) attached. Attorney's fees and court costs will also be requested.
The above-described work was in case,granted to your property, at your instance, by the Claimant. If cost is not made within ten days (10) of receipt of this demand, Claimant intends to file a Mechanic's Lien, without supplementary notice. If you have any questions or wish to make cost arrangements, please call immediately to discuss.
Dated: _____________
_______________________________________________
(Signature and Title)
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