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All lien claimants, except an original contractor must give notice prior to filing a verified statement of lien. The notice must be given in writing to the owner stating that a lien is claimed, setting forth the amount and the subject of the lien, and the person or entity from whom it is owning. Ala. Code § 35-11-218.

Alabama Code § 35-11-210 stipulates that liens can be claimed for work, labor, or material constituting an improvement. The term ?improvement? is determined on a case-by-case basis.

To attach the lien, the creditor registers the judgment with the office of probate court in any Alabama county where the debtor owns property now or may own property in the future.

General contractors who have a direct contract with the owner may not be required to provide this notice. In Alabama, there are specified deadlines for the filing of mechanic's liens ranging from 30 days to six months depending on whether the lien claimant is the original contractor or a subcontractor or supplier.

Suit to commence / enforce lien is due 6 months after debt becomes due. An action to enforce a mechanics lien in Alabama must be filed within 6 months after the debt becomes due (the amount becoming due is defined as the date the last item of work or labor has been performed).

Once the lien has arisen, it will continue until the liability for the amount assessed is satisfied, released or becomes unenforceable by reason of lapse of time (i.e. 10 years from the date the lien is filed) (Code Sections 40-1-2, 40-29-20, and 49-29-21).