I am a GC who entered into a contract to construct a restaurant for a company leasing space in a building. No direct contract with the owner of the building. Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to Lien in CT or can I just file a mechanics lien
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Jun 18, 2020
Connecticut's mechanics lien statute doesn't provide explicit clarity on whether or not a GC hired by a tenant, rather than the owner, will need to send a Notice of Intent to Lien before filing their lien claim. Rather, the statute simply states that parties "other than the original contractor" must send the Notice of Intent.
Regardless, the safest option would be to send a Notice of Intent anyway. Notices of Intent to Lien will often lead to payment, all by themselves. Plus, when an issue falls into the grey area of lien law, the best course of action is generally to err on the side of caution.
For more discussion on Connecticut liens and Notices of Intent:
- Connecticut Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs- Connecticut Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs