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Arizona
A.R.S. § 33-992.01 et seq.
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
20 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
120 days after completion
Public Bond Threshold
$150,000 for state projects
Overview
Arizona's 20-Day Preliminary Notice is mandatory for most claimants. The state has detailed requirements about notice content and delivery methods.
Who Must Send Notice
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
- Design professionals
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
- General contractor
- Construction lender
Key Requirements
- 120-day notice preserves full lien rights
- 2Late notices only protect amounts furnished 20 days before notice
- 3Owner must forward notice to lender within 10 days
- 4Design professionals (architects, engineers) have lien rights
Important Notice
Arizona requires specific statutory language in the preliminary notice. Using incorrect forms may invalidate your lien rights.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 20
3
Lien Filing
120 days after completion
4
Enforcement
6 months from recording to foreclose