California Preliminary Notice Guide
In California, the 20-day preliminary notice is essential for contractors and suppliers to secure their ability to file a mechanics lien or bond claim. State legislation mandates that this notice…
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Proof of Preliminary Notice Delivery
When will you need "PROOF" that your preliminary notice was not only served but also received, by an authorized representative of the entity named in the notice? So it looks…
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Don’t Let This Happen to Your Preliminary Notices!
The following was first posted on our blog in 2011. It is as relevant now as it was 8 years ago. This is a true story and it can happen…
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Confusing a Lien with a Prelim
So what's the difference? Here is a simple analogy: Let assume that you want to see the latest summer blockbuster movie before it is out of the theater and only…
One Job, One Client, One Preliminary Notice
Seems like a pretty straight forward concept. However, the “One Client” piece is often the cause for oversight when attempting to protect your lien rights on a very large project…
Treating your customers with RESPECT!
Once we receive your request for a new preliminary notice we start by verifying the critical information. This may include a phone call to the General Contractor to confirm that…
Attorney speaks out on the value of Prelims
Jim Wakefield, a seasoned mechanics lien law attorney, at Cummins & White LLP, has recently posted a "Reality Check" for those who may be overlooking the best collections tool for…
eSystems “Online Notice Management”
We have made some major improvements to our eSystems online document management program. Most significant is our online compatibility with the new Windows IE Browser. All Waivers and Releases are…
Are You Paying Too Much for a Preliminary Notice?
The cost to research, prepare, and serve a preliminary notice (also referred to as a “prelim”) is based upon some very simple principles. Time to conduct research and verify the…
Preliminary Notice – Signed, sealed, served and in your email box on the same day
How long should you wait before you receive your copy of the served preliminary notice? When you ask your preliminary notice service for a copy of your served notice and…