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Mechanic's Lien Notice Language

September 19, 2007  |  from Bowie & Jensen, LLC Construction Law Forum

In response to more questions regarding Mechanic's liens we have cut and pasted the standard notice of lien form lifted from the Maryland Annotated Code. Remember, this notice must be sent registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Owner. It can also be personally delivered to the Owner. If notice cannot be accomplished by these means, it can be posted on the property.


Notice to Owner or Owner's Agent of Intention to Claim a Lien

........................................................(Subcontractor) did work or furnished material for or about the building generally designated or briefly described as .................................................The total amount earned under the subcontractor's undertaking to the date hereof is $ .................... of which $ .................... is due and unpaid as of the date hereof. The work done or materials provided under the subcontract were as follows: (insert brief description of the work done and materials furnished, the time when the work was done or the materials furnished, and the name of the person for whom the work was done or to whom the materials were furnished).

I do solemnly declare and affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the foregoing notice are true to the best of the affiant's knowledge, information, and belief. ............................. (Individual) on behalf of ................................ (Subcontractor) (Insert if subcontractor is not an individual)"

Filed: Construction-Law