In Arkansas, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Mechanic\u2019s Liens. When a mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property.<\/p>\n
Contractors, as well as subcontractors, design professionals, sub-subcontractors and material suppliers can file a construction lien in Arkansas. If a company supplies material to a material supplier, they are not eligible to file a mechanics lien claim.<\/p>\n
Ten days prior to the filing of a mechanics lien claim, Arkansas requires that a construction lien claimant give the owner, or the owner\u2019s agent, or both of them, notice that a mechanics lien claim is going to be filed.<\/p>\n
On 1 to 3 family residential projects, prior to the furnishing of materials or labor, the principal contractor must provide the owner with a formalized notice that materials and labor will be used in the construction of the project and the owner is responsible for payment.<\/p>\n
Suppliers on commercial construction projects must send written notice of non-payment to the general contractor and the owner within 75 days of the date on which the supplies were provided. This notice does not apply to residential projects.<\/p>\n