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Arkansas Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Arkansas requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.
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Arkansas is High Risk for Suppliers
Arkansas is High Risk for Suppliers For commercial projects, you must send a "Notice to Owner and Contractor" within 75 days of last furnishing. Residential projects require a "Pre-Construction Notice" prior to work.
Arkansas Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Notice (Commercial) | "Notice to Owner and Contractor" — within 75 days of last furnishing | Required for commercial projects. |
| Residential Note | "Pre-Construction Notice" prior to work | Required for residential projects. |
| Lien Filing | 120 days after last furnishing | Must file lien by 120 days after last furnishing. |
| Enforcement | 15 months after lien filed | Suit to enforce must be filed within 15 months. |
| Statutes | Ark. Code §18-44-101 et seq.; §18-44-115; §18-44-117; §18-44-119 |
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Arkansas Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary/Notice (Commercial) "Notice to Owner and Contractor" — within 75 days of last furnishing Required for commercial projects. Residential Note "Pre-Construction Notice" prior to work Required for residential projects. Lien Filing 120 days after last furnishing Must file lien by 120 days after last furnishing. Enforcement 15 months after lien filed Suit to enforce must be filed within 15 months. Statutes Ark. Code §18-44-101 et seq.; §18-44-115; §18-44-117; §18-44-119
Missing Preliminary Notice
Failing to send the required preliminary notice is the most common reason suppliers lose their lien rights in Arkansas.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed by the specific deadline. Even one day late invalidates the lien.
Missing Enforcement Deadline
Enforcement must occur within the statutory period after filing.
What notices are required?
For commercial projects, a "Notice to Owner and Contractor" is due within 75 days of last furnishing. Residential projects require a "Pre-Construction Notice" prior to work.
When must the lien be filed?
120 days after last furnishing.
What is the enforcement period?
15 months after lien filed.
What statutes apply?
Ark. Code §18-44-101 et seq.; §18-44-115; §18-44-117; §18-44-119
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Frequently Asked Questions
Missing Preliminary Notice
Failing to send the required preliminary notice is the most common reason suppliers lose their lien rights in Arkansas.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed by the specific deadline. Even one day late invalidates the lien.
What notices are required?
For commercial projects, a "Notice to Owner and Contractor" is due within 75 days of last furnishing. Residential projects require a "Pre-Construction Notice" prior to work.
When must the lien be filed?
120 days after last furnishing.
What is the enforcement period?
15 months after lien filed.
What statutes apply?
Ark. Code §18-44-101 et seq.; §18-44-115; §18-44-117; §18-44-119
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