PRIVATE: Only required on residential projects
By the general contractor:
-On all contracts: The notice must be received before any payment is due.
-On all owner-occupied single family dwellings: Either as part of the contract or as a separate written statement given before the first payment is made.
By all subs and suppliers:
Notice must be received within 60 days after claimant’s first performance.
PUBLIC:
A preliminary notice is not required.