Here is the scenario: let’s say a property happens to check the status of title to his property and notices the fact of a mechanic’s lien against the property. He thinks, “Huh? Why didn’t I get notice in advance? I thought there was some kind of requirement that I be notified in advance of any public filing against my property?” Then, said property owner does a few Google searches about mechanic’s liens or “Pittsburgh lawyer mechanic’s lien” and learned that, yes, the Mechanic’s Lien Statute does mention a 30 day notice requirement.
So what gives?
The property owner needs to read a bit more about mechanic’s lien law. The 30 day written notice requirement only applies to sub-contractors and suppliers, as they need to notify the general contractor and property owner 30 days in advance of filing a mechanic’s lien claim. However, a general contractor is not bound by the above notice requirement.
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