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A Notice of Intent to Lien (NOI) is a document sent to notify certain parties on a construction project of the consequences of non-payment. An NOI is a warning that if payment isn't made, the claimant intends to file a mechanics lien. It works a lot like a demand letter.

Louisiana lien & notice requirements for: Prime contractors in Louisiana must file a Notice of Contract before work begins if the contract value is more than $100,000.00. On owner-occupied residential projects, the prime contractor must deliver a Notice of Lien Rights to the property owner before commencing work.

For residential jobs where there is no Notice of Contract, all suppliers and equipment rental companies can extend their lien deadline by 10 days if they send a Notice of Intent to Lien (called a ?Final Notice of Nonpayment?) at least 10 days before their lien deadline.

PREPARING THE LOUISIANA MECHANICS LIEN Every mechanics lien typically must contain the owner's name, a general description of the property and location, the name of the hiring party, the first and last date of work a description of the work performed, and the amount of money owed.

There are three general steps to filing a mechanics lien in Louisiana: Complete the Louisiana Statement of Claim and Privilege form. Record the claim form with the recorder of mortgages office in the parish where the property is located. Serve notice of the lien claim to the property owner.

If a notice will be sent, it must be sent at least 10 days before the lien is filed to be effective - that's true under both the old and new rules. Louisiana has traditionally been considered one of the few states that has a Notice of Intent to Lien requirement due to it's Notice of Nonpayment requirements.