Section 1.4.2.3 Clarification

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

Strict compliance is required by the courts as to the procedural steps taken in perfecting the mechanics' lien. If the proper steps are taken, then substantial compliance is usually sufficient provided such compliance is consistent with the legislative purpose of the statute.

At first blush, liberal construction and strict compliance seem inconsistent. Despite, the concept of strict compliance in the perfection of mechanic's liens, the courts generally rule that if the proper steps are taken, substantial...