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Arkansas
Ark. Code § 18-44-101 et seq.
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
75 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
120 days after last furnishing
Public Bond Threshold
$20,000 for public projects
Overview
Arkansas mechanics lien law requires a lien to be recorded within 120 days of last furnishing materials or labor.
Who Must Send Notice
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
Key Requirements
- 1Lien must be filed within 120 days of completion
- 2Written notice to owner recommended but timing flexible
- 3Lien attaches to building and land
- 4Owner acknowledgment on notice strengthens claim
Important Notice
Arkansas allows owner signature acknowledgment which strengthens the lien claim.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 75
3
Lien Filing
120 days after last furnishing
4
Enforcement
15 months from filing to enforce