Arizona’s Mechanic Lien Guide

Liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Arizona Mechanic’s Liens. When an Arizona mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property.Contractors, as well as subcontractors, design professionals, sub-subcontractors and material […]

Arizona Mechanics Lien Guidlines

Liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Arizona Mechanic’s Liens. When an Arizona mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property.Contractors, as well as subcontractors, design professionals, sub-subcontractors and material […]

The Importance of Arizona Preliminary Notices

 A Preliminary 20-day Notice (pre-lien) is required by Arizona law to be sent by every person (including the general contractor) who furnishes labor, professional services, or materials to preserve their lien rights.  The Notice must be given no later than 20 days after the claimant has first furnished labor or materials to fully protect the lien claimant. […]

Who has mechanic’s lien rights in Arizona?

You have the right to file a mechanic’s lien in Arizona if you have furnished the following in the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any building, or other structure : labor, materials, professional services, fixtures, tools, and/or plans. Even though you may have provided a service listed above, you MUST have a contract with the owner or […]

Arizona Lien Law Guidelines

In Arizona, the construction lien law is very specific.  In addition to simply filing a lien, a claimant need to make sure that it complied with all the pre-requisites that the mechanics’ lien law requires. Liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic’s Liens. When a […]