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How to reset the last time I worked on a project

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I am an architect. Filed a Prelim letter for a lien very late Filed an intent to lein But I resently did work for the client on this project so need to reset this date. Is there something I need to file before I file my lien. And when do I file the lien as all are sitting and waiting to do so but don't want to lose my rights. The major lien holder is the contractor and he has not filed yet as we are all hoping the job will go forward.

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Jul 21, 2021
As a licensed architect (you must have a valid certificate of registration), you are afforded the same protections as contractors under the mechanics lien statutes (ARS 33-981 et seq.). Additionally, you are under the same statutory requirements and deadlines. You must have a contract directly with the owner or with someone that has a contract directly with the owner of the property. Provided that you have properly served a preliminary 20-day notice that will cover your professional services and the amount (value) for the professional services you have put into the project, you can record a mechanics lien within 120 days of completion of the building (or 60 days within the recording of a notice of completion). In this case, where construction has not commenced and may not commence, completion means cessation of labor for a period of 60 days. Thus, you roughly have 6 months to record the lien if the project halts and doesn't move forward. You can file the lien as soon as you want if you have given proper notice. You should consult with an experienced construction attorney to discuss your rights and options.
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Jul 21, 2021

An Intent to Lien was filed with a much earlier date for last work completed. I did work on the project thus must reset that date. Is there a document to clarify that or is that just a piece within the final lien that restates the most recent last date of work.

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Jul 21, 2021
The preliminary 20-day notice will cover all work under the same contract subsequent to the service of the 20 day notice. The Arizona statutes do not require that you provide an intent to lien letter. Such letters are usually given as a courtesy to try to resolve the matter prior to filing a lien. If you want to send a new intent to lien letter that is up to date, you certainly can, but are not required by statute to do so prior to recording a lien. If the language of your contract requires certain notices (like an intent to lien), you should comply with those requirements so that you don't run into any roadblocks or defenses down the road.
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