Prelien Notice and Notice of Furnishing and Notice to Owner, oh my! Which is Which?

As if filing a lien wasn’t confusing enough, each state has its own requirements about what you need to do before you file the lien.  Pennsylvania requires that subcontractors provide the owner with a prelien notice 30 days before they file a lien. New Jersey requires that on public projects a notice of furnishing be […]

Florida Mechanics Lien Pre-Notices

Did you know that several states require that a “pre-notice” be provided to the Owner or Contractor prior to a mechanics’ lien filing?  One of those states is Florida.  In Florida, depending on the claimant’s status, a pre-notice may be required.  Subcontractors and sub-subcontractors, including materialmen and suppliers who do not have a contract with the […]