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Chapter 21

Form 21-18

Tex. Prop. Code § 53.003 states that a copy of the notice may be given in person to the party entitled to the notice or to that party’s agent, by certified mail, or by any other form of traceable, private delivery or mailing service that can confirm proof of receipt.

Notice of Claim for Unpaid Labor or Materials

[For Use If Original Contract Entered Into on or after January 1, 2022]

[Date]

[Name and address of owner]   [Permissible delivery method]

 

[Name and address of original contractor]   [Permissible delivery method]

   

Re:  Claims of [name of claimant] (“Claimant”) for unpaid billings totaling $[amount] (“Claim Amount”); [specify] construction project (“Project”)

[Salutation]

WARNING: This notice is provided to preserve lien rights. Owner’s property may be subject to a lien if sufficient funds are not withheld from future payments to the original contractor to cover this debt.

Date:

Project description and/or address:

Claimant’s name:

Type of labor or materials provided:

Original contractor’s name:

Party with whom claimant contracted if different from original contractor:

Claim amount: $[amount]

Claimant’s contact person:

Claimant’s address:

Please contact me immediately regarding this notice.

Sincerely yours,

   
[Name of attorney]

Attach the notice at form 21-19 in this chapter if the lien is against homestead property.