North Dakota
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Served no later than 10 days before the recording of the construction lien. N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02.CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE
No specific language required. Notice to owner must sufficiently identify property with reasonable certainty and state lien holder intends to perfect a lien if not paid. N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02. WHEN
COMPLETION OCCURS
Upon contractor or supplier’s last date of contribution of work/ materials. N.D.C.C. §§ 35-27-13; 35-27-14.
TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN
Within 90 days after contractor or supplier’s last date of contribution of work or materials; failure to record within 90 days but within 3 years will subordinate lien to certain encumbrance. N.D.C.C. §§ 35-27-13; 35-27-14.
TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN
Within 3 years of recording lien. Prior to commencing a foreclosure action, a lienholder must provide the owner written notice of intent to do so at least 10 days prior to commencing action. N.D.C.C. § 35-27-24. However, an owner may require a claimant to commence action within 30 days or forfeit its rights by serving a written demand. N.D.C.C. §§ 35-27-24 and 25.
FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT
Not applicable