Idaho

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Required by general contractor prior to entering into any contract exceeding the amount of $2,000 on residential property. I.C. §45-525(2).Idaho Statute Title 45 Chapter 5 Section 25. Otherwise, the Idaho statute does not require a preliminary notice to be sent. However any party may choose to send a Notice of Intent to Lien.

CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Disclosure of Owner’s rights related to lien waivers, proof of general liability and title insurance, and right to require contractor to purchase surety bond. I.C. §45-525(2); Additional disclosures related to subcontractors, suppliers and rental equipment providers required prior to sale of property or completion of project. I.C. §45-525(3). Since there is not statute requirement for any other parties a notice of involvement can be sent to any parties by any means.

WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS

Actual completion; trivial work does not extend date of completion for purposes of 90 day period within which claimant must file the lien. I.C. § 45-507.

TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN

Claim shall be filed within 90 days after completion of the labor/ services/furnishing of materials. I.C. § 45-507.

TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN

Within 6 months after the claim has been filed. I.C. § 45-510.

FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT

Unless foreclosure action is brought within 6 month time limitation, lien itself ceases to exist. I.C. §45-510.