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When does 20 days start...when I received prelim lien or when lender received it 5 weeks after first lumber delivery.

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I received preliminary lien notice within 20 days of first lumber delivery. The contractor did not provide lender information to supplier even though contractor signed an agreement with lender. Lumber company asked me when I inquired if bill was paid. I provided lender information to lumber company and preliminary lien was sent 5 weeks after first lumber delivery to the lender. When does 20 days start?

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Jun 28, 2021

The 20 days to file a Preliminary Notice begins from the date the subcontractor or vendor first began performance. That the GC failed to provide the lumbar contractor with the lender's information, which was not included in the first Preliminary Notice, would probably not make the first Notice Defective.

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Jun 29, 2021

So...then why does the law state that the lender needs to be notified within first 20 days and if not notified within the first 20 days have an impact on the validity of the original lien notice.

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Jun 29, 2021

Not saying you should give up. Just saying you probably have better arguments available. You should probably consult with an attorney directly.

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