What must subcontractors provide to protect their rights to a construction lien?

Subcontractors must provide a "notice of furnishing" to protect their rights to a construction lien. This notice serves as a formal communication to the property owner and general contractor that the subcontractor has commenced work on the project or has started supplying materials. By sending this notice, subcontractors inform the relevant parties of their involvement and assert their right to file a lien if they are not compensated for their services or materials.

The purpose of the "notice of furnishing" is to establish a legal expectation that subcontractors are working on the property, which can be crucial if they later need to enforce their lien rights. Without this notice, a subcontractor may risk losing their ability to claim a lien against the property if they are not paid.

Other options do play roles in the construction process, but they do not specifically protect the subcontractor's lien rights in the same direct way. A notice of completion, for example, is usually filed by the owner or contractor and signifies that the project is finished. A notice of intent may indicate a forthcoming action but does not serve the same purpose as the notice of furnishing. A certification of payment is often related to confirming that payments have been made, but it does not establish lien rights. Thus, providing a "notice of