Notice to Owner - Individual (Maine)

WARNING: Maine law on this issue is extremely complex and interested parties should always consult with statutes directly. As a general rule, when a party provides labor, materials, or services to a property owner without a contract with the owner(hereinafter called subcontractor), that party is generally entitled to a lien for the value of labor, materials, or services provided. However, the owner is entitled to claim as a defense that the subcontractor is only entitled to a lien for the amount of the balance remaining due on the contract between the owner and the principal contractor. This defense only applies, however, to sums paid from the owner to the contractor before the subcontractor files suit or provides this Notice to Owner. This Notice communicates to the owner that the owner has a responsibility to ensure that the subcontractor is paid or the owner may be required to pay the amount due twice.