(a) The lien given in this subchapter shall be transferable and assignable, but it shall not be enforced against the owner of the ground or buildings unless the owner of the ground or buildings shall have actual notice of the assignment or notice under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) The owner of the ground or buildings shall be considered to have actual notice if within thirty (30) days of the assignment a copy of the assignment is:
(1) Hand delivered to the owner of the ground or buildings;
(2) Mailed to the last known address of the owner of the ground or buildings and verified by a:
(A) Return receipt signed by the addressee or the agent of the addressee; or
(B) Returned envelope, postal document, or affidavit by a postal employee reciting or showing refusal of the notice by the addressee or that the item was unclaimed; or
(3) Delivered by any means that provides written, third-party verification of delivery at any place that the owner of the ground or buildings maintains an office, conducts business, or resides.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 4 - Mortgages And Liens
Chapter 44 - Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 18-44-101. Liens on buildings, land, or boats
§ 18-44-102. Entire land subject to lien
§ 18-44-103. Improvements on leased land
§ 18-44-104. Liens for drain pipe or tile
§ 18-44-107. Subcontractors — Definitions
§ 18-44-108. Refusal to list parties doing work or furnishing materials
§ 18-44-109. Unlawful to use materials other than as designated
§ 18-44-110. Preference over prior liens — Exception
§ 18-44-113. Assignment of liens
§ 18-44-114. Notice and service generally
§ 18-44-115. Notice to owner by contractor — Definitions
§ 18-44-116. Service on nonresident or absconder
§ 18-44-118. Filing of bond in contest of lien
§ 18-44-119. Limitation of actions
§ 18-44-122. Contents of complaint
§ 18-44-124. Contractor to defend actions on liens by third persons — Liability
§ 18-44-126. Warning order for nonresident or absconding owners
§ 18-44-127. Trial and judgment
§ 18-44-131. Duty to enter satisfaction
§ 18-44-132. Penalty for failure to discharge lien after payment