New Hampshire § 447-5 - Section 447:5 Subcontractors.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 447-5 — Section 447:5 Subcontractors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 447-5. Section 447:5 Subcontractors.
If a person shall perform labor, provide professional design services as defined in RSA 447:2, or furnish materials to the amount of $15 or more for any of the purposes specified in RSA 447:2, 447:3 and 447:4 and in RSA 453, by virtue of a contract with an agent, contractor or subcontractor of the owner, the person shall have the same lien as provided in said sections, provided, that he or she gives notice in writing to the owner or to the person having charge of the property that he or she shall claim such lien before performing the labor or furnishing the material for which it is claimed.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 447-5
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 447-5 cover?
Section 447-5 ("Section 447:5 Subcontractors.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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