Obtain Notice of Commencement from the office of the recorder in the district in which the real estate improvement is located.
Serve notice Prior to furnishing to trap unpaid funds. See Speed Bumps
If the owner or the prime contractor, prior to commencing the improvement under thecontract between the owner and prime contractor post a bond: Serve notice of amount due to prime contractor and surety within 60 days of furnishing material or services.
Step 2: Lien
Within 90 Daysof final furnishing of materials or services.
Step 3: Foreclosure
Within 90 Days of recording lien.
If the owner or the prime contractor, prior to commencing the improvement under the contract between the owner and prime contractor post a bond: Serve notice of amount due to prime contractor and surety commence suit within I year of furnishing material or services.