Cerro Gordo County Contractor Notice to Owner Form

Cerro Gordo County Contractor Notice to Owner Form
Fill in the blank Contractor Notice to Owner form formatted to comply with all Iowa recording and content requirements.

Cerro Gordo County Contractor Notice to Owner Guide
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Where to Record Your Documents
Cerro Gordo County Recorder
Mason City, Iowa 50401
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (641) 421-3056
Recording Tips for Cerro Gordo County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Cerro Gordo County
Properties in any of these areas use Cerro Gordo County forms:
- Clear Lake
- Dougherty
- Mason City
- Meservey
- Plymouth
- Rock Falls
- Rockwell
- Swaledale
- Thornton
- Ventura
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Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Cerro Gordo County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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Are there any recurring fees?
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How much does it cost to record in Cerro Gordo County?
Recording fees in Cerro Gordo County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (641) 421-3056 for current fees.
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Liability of an Owner to the Original Contractor in Iowa
An owner of a building, land, or improvement upon which a subcontractor's mechanic's lien may be filed, is not required to pay the original contractor any compensation for work done or material furnished for the building, land, or improvement until the expiration of ninety (90) days after the completion of the building or improvement. I.C. 572.13(1). However, payment may be due sooner if the original contractor furnishes the owner with one of the following: a) receipts and waivers for any claims for mechanics' liens, signed by all persons who furnished material or performed labor for the building, land, or improvement; or b) good and sufficient bond to be approved by the owner, on the condition that the owner will be relieved from liability for any loss which the owner may sustain by reason of the filing of mechanics' liens by subcontractors. I.C. 572.13(1).
An original contractor entering into a contract for an owner-occupied dwelling and who has contracted or will contract with a subcontractor to provide labor or furnish material for the dwelling must include the following notice in any written contract with the owner and shall provide the owner with a copy of the written contract:
"Persons or companies furnishing labor or materials for the improvement of real property may enforce a lien upon the improved property if they are not paid for their contributions, even if the parties have no direct contractual relationship with the owner."
I.C. 572.13(2).
If there is no written contract between the original contractor and the dwelling owner, the original contractor must, within ten (10) days of commencement of work on the dwelling, provide a written notice to the dwelling owner stating the name and address of all subcontractors that the contractor intends to use for the construction and, that the subcontractors or suppliers may have lien rights in the event they are not paid for their labor or material used on this site. Id. The notice must be updated as additional subcontractors and suppliers are used from the names disclosed on any earlier notices. Id.
This notice is essential as any original contractor who fails to provide notice is not entitled to lien rights. Id.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a legal professional. Please contact an Iowa attorney with any questions about sending notice to a dwelling owner or anything else with regard to mechanic's liens.
Important: Your property must be located in Cerro Gordo County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Contractor Notice to Owner meets all recording requirements specific to Cerro Gordo County.
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