In order to file a valid and enforceable mechanics lien, Arizona claimants must send preliminary notice within 20 days of first performing labor or furnishing materials to the project. Late notice can be sent and be partially effective - however, a late Arizona preliminary notice will only preserve the right to lien for work that was done in the 20 days before the notice, as well as the work performed after the notice. But, in a situation where preliminary notice would be sent more than 20 days after the completion of the project, presumably, a late preliminary notice wouldn't actually be effective to preserve any right to lien.
Of course, keep in mind that there are always other options for payment recovery outside of the mechanics lien process. Levelset discusses some of those here: Can’t File a Lien? Here Are Some Other Options For Recovery.
For more information about Arizona preliminary notices: Arizona Preliminary Notice Guide and FAQs.
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