New Hampshire

Although it is not a legal requirement to send a Preliminary Notice as a contractor in New Hampshire, it is the best business practice to do so. Sending a Preliminary Notice advises all parties that you are working on the residential project and helps you get paid faster.

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This is a two step process. A lawsuit and Writ of Attachment must be filed by the general contractor on the New Hampshire residential job within 120 days after the last performance. Once the court makes it's determination, the lien must be recorded in the New Hampshire public records. Best business practice is to file your Subcontract's Lien and Writ of Attachment within 90 days of the last performance.

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Typically, a Notice of Intent to Lien means that you are about to lien the property, but that is not the case in New Hampshire. In New Hampshire, a Notice of Intent to Lien is a Preliminary Notice that is sent by the subcontractor either before, during, or after work on the residential job. The best business practice is to send it at the start of the job because a lien will only be valid for the amount due at the time of and after sending the Intent to Lien/ Preliminary Notice.

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A 30-Day Notice Statement is only required to be sent by the subcontractors every 30 days for any outstanding invoices. It must include the outstanding balance as well as the cost of labor and/or materials supplied to the New Hampshire residential job during the 30-day time period.

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A lien must be heard 120 days after the last item of work or materials has been performed or furnished to the residential project by the subcontractor. The New Hampshire lien process is very different from other states. The state does not provide for an automatic lien. To secure a lien, you must 1) petition and file a lawsuit, and 2) Once heard by the judge the lien must be filed at the Registry of Deeds. Best business practice is to file your Petition and Law within 90 days of last furnishing labor and/or materials.

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Typically, a Notice of Intent to Lien means that you as the supplier are about to lien the property, but that is not the case in New Hampshire. In New Hampshire, a Notice of Intent to Lien is a Preliminary Notice that is sent either before, during, or after work is completed on the residential job. The best business practice is to send it at the start of the job because a lien will only be valid for the amount due at the time of and after sending the Intent to Lien/ Preliminary Notice.

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A 30-Day Notice Statement in New Hampshire is only required to be sent every 30 days for any outstanding invoices to the supplier. It must include the outstanding balance as well as the cost of labor and/or materials supplied to the residential project during the 30-day time period.

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A lien must be heard 120 days after the last item of work or materials has been performed or furnished by the supplier to the residential project. The New Hampshire Lien process is very different from other states. The state does not provide for an automatic lien. To secure a lien, you must 1) Petition and File a lawsuit, and 2) Once heard by the judge the lien must be filed at the Registry of Deeds. Best business practice is to file your Petition and Law within 90 days of last furnishing labor and/or materials.

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Although it is not a legal requirement to send a Preliminary Notice as a general contractor, it is the best business practice to do so for commercial projects in New Hampshire. Sending a Preliminary Notice advises all parties that you are working on the project and helps you get paid faster.

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This is a two step process. A lawsuit and Writ of Attachment must be filed by the general contractor within 120 days after the last performance on the New Hampshire commercial project. Once the court makes it's determination, the lien must be recorded in the public records. Best business practice is to file your Subcontract's Lien and Writ of Attachment within 90 days of the last performance.

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Typically, a Notice of Intent to Lien means that you are about to lien the property, but that is not the case in New Hampshire. In New Hampshire, a Notice of Intent to Lien is a Preliminary Notice that is sent either before, during, or after work. The best business practice is to send it at the start of the job because a lien will only be valid for the amount due at the time of and after sending the Intent to Lien/ Preliminary Notice.

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A 30-Day Notice Statement is only required to be sent by the subcontractor every 30 days for any outstanding invoices in New Hampshire. It must include the outstanding balance as well as the cost of labor and/or materials supplied during the 30-day time period.

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A lien must be heard 120 days after the last item of work or materials has been performed or furnished to the commercial project by the subcontractor. The lien process in New Hampshire is very different from other states. The state does not provide for an automatic lien. To secure a Lien, you must 1) Petition and File a lawsuit, and 2) Once heard by the judge the lien must be filed at the Registry of Deeds. Best business practice is to file your Petition and Law within 90 days of last furnishing labor and/or materials.

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Typically, a Notice of Intent to Lien means that you are about to lien the property, but that is not the case in New Hampshire for suppliers. In New Hampshire, a Notice of Intent to Lien is a Preliminary Notice that is sent either before, during, or after work on the commercial job. The best business practice is to send it at the start of the job because a lien will only be valid for the amount due at the time of and after sending the Intent to Lien/ Preliminary Notice.

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A 30-Day Notice Statement is only required to be sent by the supplier every 30 days for any outstanding invoices on the commercial property in New Hampshire. It must include the outstanding balance as well as the cost of labor and/or materials supplied during the 30-day time period.

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A lien must be filed by the supplier 120 days after the last item of work or materials has been performed or furnished to the commercial job. New Hampshire lien process is very different from other states. The state does not provide for an automatic lien. To secure a Lien, you must 1) Petition and File a lawsuit, and 2) Once heard by the judge the lien must be filed at the Registry of Deeds. Best business practice is to file your Petition and Law within 90 days of last furnishing labor and/or materials.

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Although it is not a legal requirement to send a Preliminary Notice, it is the best business practice to do so as a subcontractor. Sending a Preliminary Notice advises all parties that you are working on the New Hampshire state project and helps you get paid faster.

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A Claim on Bond must be filed by the New Hampshire subcontractor 90 days after last furnishing of labor and/or materials to the state job.

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Subcontractor must file within 90 days after completion and acceptance of the project by the public entity in New Hampshire.

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Although it is not a legal requirement to send a Preliminary Notice as a supplier to a state job in New Hampshire, it is the best business practice to do so. Sending a Preliminary Notice advises all parties that you are working on the project and helps you get paid faster.

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A supplier must file a Claim on Bond 90 days after last furnishing of labor and/or materials to the state job in New Hampshire.

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A Lien Upon Funds must be filed by the supplier within 90 days after completion and acceptance of the project by the public entity in New Hampshire

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Although it is not a legal requirement to send a preliminary notice for federal projects, it is best practice for subcontractors to do so. Sending a preliminary notice advises all parties that you are working on the project and helps you get paid faster.

A Miller Act Notice needs to be sent by subcontractors in 90 days from last furnishing of labor and/or materials to the federal project.

Although it is not a legal requirement to send a preliminary notice, it is best practice to do so for federal projects. Sending a preliminary notice advises all parties that you are working on the project and helps you get paid faster.

A Miller Act Notice is required to be sent by the supplier 90 days from last furnishing of labor and/or materials to the federal project.