Delaware
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Within 10 days of request (owner not required to pay until received) § 270.
CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Written list of all persons who have provided labor, materials, or both. § 2705.
WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS
Upon purported completion; duration of statute of limitations; 90% of owing received; certificate of occupancy issued; owner issues certificate of completion; or when final payment is due.
TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN
Direct contractors must file statement of lien within 180 days after date of completion. § 2711(a). All others must file statement of claim within 120 days of the last delivery or completion of work. § 2711(b).
TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN
The proceedings to recover the amount of any claim shall be by writ of scire facias. Foreclosure (via writ) and the filing of the statement of claim are concurrent. §§ 2714, 2715, 2727.
FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT
Not applicable.