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Multiple questions about filing liens in Colorado

I have several invoices outstanding for project management I performed for a general contractor across multiples sites, so I'm working on filing a lien for the value of the time I spent working on each project against each corresponding property. Can I file two lines on one property? One would be for project management work, the other would be for construction (handyman) labor I performed on the site under a separate invoice. When I send my NOI, can I send all of them in one envelope to the GC? Do I have to send the owners NOI to their residential address, or can I send it to their project address if it has a mailbox?

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Feb 16, 2023

You do not have a standard fact situation where you have one address and one scope of work. It would likely be best if you get assistance from an attorney. I have yet to see a contractor correctly prepare, send notices and file a lien on their first or second time doing it. That being said, you must have a separate lien for each property, not for each scope of work. You must give notice to everyone upstream from you, especially the property owner. If you have multiple addresses for these parties send to all. The goal is that this will get their attention and get you paid without having to file the lien or initiate the lawsuit.

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Feb 16, 2023

You can combine invoices due for work on one property into one lien as long as you are within the statutory notice period for both invoices. The Colorado statute also has very specific requirements regarding how and to whom notice must be given. If you are unsure about the statutory requirements, you should consult with a lawyer experienced in mechanics liens.

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