I was hired as a handy man with that on my business license. I demo a bathroom re plumbed and did concrete work and framing then they called police on me for no reason they owe me over 8 grand what do I do...
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Nov 26, 2019
Arkansas takes preliminary notice very seriously. In order to file a mechanics lien on an Arkansas residential construction project, a claimant hired by the property owner must generally send a Pre-Construction Notice to owner before work begins.
If that notice is not sent, a claimant typically cannot file a valid and enforceable mechanics lien. Plus, their other potential options for recovery (like a lawsuit based on the contract) may be limited, too, under § 18-44-115 of the Arkansas mechanics lien statute. Further, a contractor may even be fined as a result of not sending notice.
Ultimately, I'm not sure what the best route of recovery would be when notice has not been sent. A local Arkansas construction attorney may have a little more insight into available alternative recovery options. However, some of the options discussed here may be useful: Can’t File a Lien? Here Are Some Other Options For Recovery.