Anna Mallen Presents on Mechanics' Liens 

Des Moines, Iowa
09.21.2026

Attorney Anna Mallen talked about Iowa's mechanics lien law under Iowa Code Chapter 572 to members of the NACM Heartland Unit on Thursday, September 16, 2026. The session covered the notice, filing and enforcement rules that materials suppliers and contractors need to protect their right to payment.

Topics covered included:

  • Chapter 572’s broad application to those who furnishes labor or materials for a building or land improvement
  • The different notice requirements for commercial projects and residential projects
  • The deadlines for posting and perfecting a lien
  • Options for challenging or discharging a lien
  • Attorney fee recovery rules
  • Practical guidance on filing and searching mechanics lien records through the Iowa Secretary of State's Mechanics' Notice and Lien Registry (MNLR)

For more information:

Contact Anna Mallen at 515-288-6041.

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