Hi Patrick, It all starts with your state's lien laws. Do they require or provide for a preliminary notice? If so, send it "early and often!" If not, have a simple conversation about it. Ask when payments will be made and let them know that your company does protect its lien rights. I usually like to add that we don't like to file liens, but they are our only security. This way, the client is deciding whether or not their project will be liened. Be sure to review and moSee More...See More...