OI{LAHOMA NOTES

the improvement of property presently occupied as a dwelling by an owner.

The law requires delivery of a Notice changing of thc titlcs of the top three officers by amendmcnt of thc bylaws. almost two years ago which has a direct bearing on whether or not a material supplier can preserve lien rights in circumstances where materials are furnished for

Tom Henderson, Schcvcnell Ready Mix Concrete, Germantown, is vicechairman<oncrcte division. Regional vice chairmen are Frank Kinser, East Brainerd Lumbcr Co., Chattanooga, East Tennessee; David McClain, Shapard Lumber Co., Columbia, Middlc Tennessee; Ab Taylor, City Lumber Co., Jackson, West Tennessce. Past Chairmen are Carl Tindell, Ttndell's, Knoxville; Hoyl Gill, American Limestone Co., Knoxville; Morris Vowell, Vowell & Sons, Martin; John Phillips, Durham Building Supply, Callatin.

The law does not apply to new residentid construction, nor to commercial construction. It also does not apply where the property owner acts as his own contractor.

Most dcalers will recall that immediately upon passage of the law, the OLA consulted with legal counsel and developed a Notice To Owner form which complies with the law and furnishes the exact language required in the notice.

To Owner which, when signed by a property owner, certifies that the required notice was provided prior to the first furnishing of materials. Only one such notice is required during the course of the improvement.

The Notice To Owner form is available from the OLA in minimum quantities of 100. The forms are two-part carbonless -one copy for the property owner; the other for the material supplier's records.

The OLA and legal counsel recommend use of the Notice To Owner form.