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How do I identify the lien agent?

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The property owner is asking who the lien agent is. As the supplier to the GC, is this my responsibility to know this information or does it fall on the property owner?

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Apr 30, 2020
If a North Carolina property owner doesn't know who the lien agent is, that probably means that there isn't a lien agent on the project. And, it's entirely possible a lien agent isn't required for this job since lien agents aren't necessary when (1) the permit is less than $30,000; and (2) on an owner-occupied, single-family residence. Plus, sometimes, an owner will fail to appoint a lien agent even where one should be present. So, if you've requested that the owner provide the lien agent and if the owner doesn't know who the lien agent is - it might be helpful to ask the GC to see if they know who the lien agent is/if one is even present on the project. But, it's certainly possible that there's no lien agent on the job. A Notice to Lien Agent will only be needed if there's actually a lien agent present. So, if there is a lien agent on the project, the owner would have been required to provide that agent's contact info. For more information on North Carolina preliminary notices and lien agents: - North Carolina Preliminary Notice Guide and FAQs - North Carolina and the Lien Agent
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