Notice of Lien

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that [Claimant's Full Name], a [contractor / subcontractor / material supplier / laborer / design professional] ("Claimant"), whose address is [____________], claims a [mechanic's lien / materialman's lien / construction lien] against the real property described herein pursuant to [applicable state lien statute, e.g., Cal. Civ. Code §§ 8400 et seq. / Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 53 / applicable state law]. Claimant has furnished labor, services, equipment, and/or materials for the improvement of the subject property and has not been paid in full for such contributions.

The real property against which this lien is claimed is described as follows: Common address: [____________]; Legal description: [full legal description as set forth in the county recorder's records]; Assessor's Parcel Number: [____________]; County: [____________]; State: [____________]. The property owner(s) of record, as shown in the official records of [County] County, is/are [Owner's Full Name(s)], whose address is [____________]. The general contractor or direct employer of Claimant is [____________], whose address is [____________]. The original contract or agreement between Claimant and [property owner / general contractor] was entered into on [____________].

Claimant furnished the following labor, services, equipment, and/or materials (the "Work") for the improvement of the above-described property: [describe the nature, character, and amount of work, services, equipment, or materials furnished, e.g., framing labor and materials for the residential structure; electrical installation and materials for the commercial tenant improvement; architectural and engineering design services for the project]. The Work was furnished pursuant to a written [contract / subcontract / purchase order] dated [____________] between Claimant and [contracting party]. The Work commenced on [____________] and was [completed / last performed] on [____________].

The total value of the Work furnished by Claimant is $[____________]. Claimant has received payments totaling $[____________]. The amount remaining unpaid, after all just credits and offsets, for which this lien is claimed is $[____________] (the "Lien Amount"), plus interest accruing at the rate of [____]% per annum from [____________], together with all costs and attorneys' fees as may be allowed by applicable law. Demand for payment of the unpaid balance was made on [____________], and payment has not been received as of the date of this Notice.

Claimant claims a lien upon the above-described real property and all improvements thereon for the Lien Amount, plus interest, costs, and attorneys' fees as provided by [applicable state lien statute]. This lien attaches to and encumbers the property as of [the date Claimant first furnished labor, services, equipment, or materials to the project / the date of recording of this Notice, whichever provides the earliest priority under applicable state law]. Claimant is entitled to enforce this lien by action for foreclosure in the [Superior / District / Circuit] Court of [____________] County, [State], in the event the Lien Amount is not paid within the time permitted by law.

This Notice of Lien is timely filed within the period required by [applicable state statute] from the date Claimant [last furnished labor, services, equipment, or materials / completed the Work / received notice of completion or cessation]. Claimant has provided all preliminary notices required by applicable law as evidenced by [the attached proof of service / recording of preliminary notice on [____________]]. Claimant expressly reserves all rights and remedies available under applicable law, including the right to file an action to enforce this lien, seek personal judgment against any party owing the Lien Amount, and pursue all other available relief. A copy of this Notice has been served upon the property owner and general contractor as required by law.