DAR-LIENS, INC. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are you in need of a Certified Legal Document Preparer to file a Construction Lien, a Medical Lien, an HOA Lien and more. Dar-Liens, Inc. can assist you today with qualified processing and filing services in Arizona. The following are our most common questions about construction liens, health care provider liens and other Dar-Liens services. Contact us today or call 480-607-2290 for any additional questions we may not have covered!

CONSTRUCTION LIEN RELATED FAQ’S

WHAT IS A PRELIMINARY NOTICE (PRELIM)?

It is an official notice of any contractor or subcontractor to retain their lien rights on a construction project. Every licensed contractor who provides labor and/ or materials on a project should serve a preliminary notice to protect their lien rights. Failure to do so can result in loss of lien rights.

WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT A PRELIMINARY NOTICE REQUEST (PRELIM)?

Within 20 days from the date of the first delivery of labor, materials or services to the project. It is recommended that the prelim is submitted to Dar-Liens on that first day you begin work on that job, however.

WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION LIEN?

A lien is a right or submitted legal claim over another’s property whereby the property is held as security for a debt. In some cases, sold to satisfy the debt. How do I get a lien removed? After all parties have been paid in full contact Dar-Liens to remove a lien.

WHO IS ENTITLED TO A CONSTRUCTION LIEN?

Any company, business or person who supplies labor, materials or services is entitled to a lien. This includes contractors, sub-contractors, trades, persons supplying equipment or machinery or persons supplying materials.

WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT A CONSTRUCTION LIEN?

Within 120 days from the date of project completion.

CAN I ADD ON THE LABOR AND LIEN FEES TO A CONSTRUCTION LIEN?

No, Unless ordered by a judge or a court action.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER RELATED FAQ’S

CAN MEDICAL LIENS BE FILED AGAINST MY PERSONAL PROPERTY?

No, liens are only filed against the insurance company or third party who is paying for the medical bills.

WHY DID MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER LIEN ME ANYWAY?

To inform the responsible parties that services have been provided and that the health care provider is entitled to payment.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A LIEN TO GET RELEASED?

Within 24 hours of Dar-Liens being contacted by the health care provider.

WILL I GET A COPY OF THE LIEN OR RELEASE?

Yes, all parties listed on the document will receive a copy.

WILL A LIEN APPEAR ON MY CREDIT REPORT?

No, liens are on insurance companies, not on individuals.

HOW DO I GET A LIEN REMOVED?

After all parties have been paid in full, the health care provider must contact Dar-Liens.

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Are you in need of a Certified Legal Document Preparer? If so, contact us today by calling 480-607-2290 to get started. We’re always happy to help.