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Need to file lien for past due balance. But haven't file prelim lien. Do I need to file prelim first or can I just send "intent to lien" first?

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Oct 24, 2022
In order to file a Mechanics Lien against the property the subcontractor needs to have served the Preliminary Notice within 20 Days of starting work. Otherwise, the subcontractor's remedy is pursuing the Prime Contractor for breach of contract. If a prime contractor, only need to have the "Mechanics Lien Warning" in the contract prior to filing the lien.
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