HB4317 - MECHANICS LIEN-WRITTEN NOTICE

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Amends the Mechanics Lien Act. Requires a sub-contractor, or party furnishing labor, materials, fixtures, apparatus, machinery, or services, to cause a notice of his or her claim and the amount due or to become due to the owner of record or the owner of record's agent or architect, or the superintendent having charge of the building or improvement, and, to the lending agency, if known. Requires the written notice to be sent by: (i) registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested; (ii) a nationally recognized delivery company with tracking service; or (iii) personal service. Provides that notice is considered served at the time the written notice is placed with the delivery service or in the mail.