Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
On Residential Projects: a Pre-Construction Notice to Owner required before work. On Commercial projects: Notice to Owner and Contractor within 75 days of last furnishing work and materials.
Supplier – Mechanic Lien
“10 days: Notice of Intent to Lien required 10 days before filing a lien. 120 days: Must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.
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Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
On Residential Projects: a Pre-Construction Notice to Owner required before work. On Commercial projects: Notice to Owner and Contractor within 75 days of last furnishing work and materials.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
10 days: Notice of Intent to Lien required 10 days before filing a lien. 120 days: Must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
On Residential Projects: a Pre-Construction Notice to Owner required before work. On Commercial projects: Notice to Owner and Contractor within 75 days of last furnishing work and materials.
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
10 days: Notice of Intent to Lien required 10 days before filing a lien. 120 days: Must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.
Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce must be filed within 15 months of recording lien.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
Providers of equipment, e.g., equipment rental providers, are not specifically covered by the law. Also, remote subcontractors and suppliers may not be protected.
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Arkansas allows for broad recovery, including the indebtedness, along with interest, and costs. The successful party may be entitled to attorney’s fees.