Who is the primary recipient of notices to owner or notices of lien rights?

• A. The building department.
• B. The property owner.
• C. The contractor.
• D. The bank.

Answer: (B)

Notices to owner or notices of lien rights are meant to inform the person who owns the property because they are the party whose title could be encumbered if a payment dispute leads to a lien. The owner is the one who would be responsible for paying or contesting a claim and is in the best position to address any lien against the property. These notices aren’t primarily directed at the building department, a bank, or the contractor as the recipient; those entities have different roles in the process. The owner (or their designated representative) is the key recipient to ensure they’re aware of potential lien rights and can act to protect the property interest.