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COMMERCIAL:
- Upfront Notice:
- Notice of Furnishing Labor or Material:
- Required if Contractor files a Notice of Project Commencement.
- The amount that can be liened is limited to the amount owed by the contractor to the sub-contractor to whom the labor or material was supplied at the time this notice is received. (And the amount owed by the Owner.)
- Therefore, it is recommended this notice be sent as soon as possible upon starting work.
- Follow-up Notice (if not paid):
- Notice to Contractor of Claim on Bond:
- If the contractor is bonded, this notice is sent to make a claim on the bond.
- Required to be sent within 90 days of last delivery.
- This notice is available on the BICA member portal.
RESIDENTIAL:
- Same handlings as for Commercial.
PUBLIC:
- Upfront Notice:
- Notice of Furnishing:
- Required if Contractor files a Notice of Project Commencement.
- The amount that can be claimed is limited to the amount owed by the contractor to the sub-contractor to whom the labor or material was supplied at the time this notice is received.
- Therefore, it is recommended this notice be sent as soon as possible upon starting work.
- Follow-up Notice: (if not paid)
- 90-Day Notice to Contractor of Claim on Bond:
- If not dealing directly with the General Contractor, this notice is required within 90 days of last delivery.
- This notice is available on the BICA member portal.