Architects, engineers, landscapers, contractors, subs, laborers, material suppliers, etc., to owner, general or first- or second-tier sub. Suppliers to suppliers do not have lien rights. [18-44-101, 18-44-107; Valley Metal Works v. A.O. Smith, 572 S.W.2d 138 (Ark.1978); American States Ins. Co. v. Tri Tech, Inc., 812 S.W.2d 490 (Ark.App.1991)] Every contractor, subcontractor or material supplier who furnishes or installs soil, drain pipe or tile for drainage of the land has a lien for each tract of 40 acres or less of the real estate upon which the soil, drain pipe or tile is placed. To preserve his or her lien, the claimant must follow all the steps set out in this summary. [18-44-104]
NOTE that where work in excess of $1,000 is performed on property owned by a church, religious organization, charitable institution, or by any agency of the foregoing, a bond must be provided. Suit on such a bond must be brought within 6 months after completion of the project. [18-44-504]
NOTE THAT all contractors and subs must be licensed when the contractor’s or sub’s contract is for $50,000 or more and the property is public or private, for rent, resale, public access or similar purpose, except for single-family dwellings. Demolition, area cut, and fill work, and excavation qualify as construction for purposes of the licensing statutes. [17-25-101, 17-25-103; J & J Excavating v. Doyne Const. Co., Inc., 391 S.W.3d 367 (Ct.App.Ark. 2012)]