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    Phoenix Contractors: Don't Let The 20 days Rule Cost You Your Paycheck.

    If you are working on a project in Phoenix, AZ, the clock is ticking. You must file your Preliminary 20-Day Notice within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. File late, and your lien rights are permanently limited to work performed in the 20 days before you file — you lose protection for all earlier work. Don't float the GC for free.

    Word on the Street in Phoenix

    "Building custom pools in Maricopa County is booming, but the 20-day notice rule catches out-of-state subs constantly. I use LienFlash to establish my legal footprint on the property the day we start digging."

    — Alex V., Excavation & Pools

    Navigating the Maricopa County Recording Process

    In Arizona, your preliminary notice must be served correctly before you ever step foot in the Maricopa County Recorder's Office to file a formal lien. We handle the USPS Certified Mail delivery to the property owner so you have the exact legal proof required by Maricopa County judges if a payment dispute escalates.

    Already finished the work?

    Already finished the work and still not paid?

    No account needed. A preliminary notice protects jobs you're starting. If the work is done and the money hasn't come, the next step is a formal demand letter — statute-cited, mailed certified, with tracking and proof of delivery.

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    Choose your next move

    Which one is you right now?

    Already owed money?

    You did the work. They haven't paid.

    A formal demand letter citing your state's lien law, mailed USPS Certified with tracking and a Certificate of Mailing.

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    Starting a new job?

    Protect it before there's a problem.

    File your preliminary notice in the first days of the job and keep your lien rights alive for the whole thing.

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    Protect a New Job

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    Legal Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Phoenix mechanics lien law. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

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