Before filing such lien statement, the person claiming the lien shall mail to the property owner at his last known post office address, by registered or certified mail, a copy of such lien statement and the post office receipt for such mailing shall be attached to the lien statement and filed in the office of register of deeds.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 44-9-17

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 39.0708 as added by SL 1967, ch 153.