You are the owner of RE Construction, L.L.C. You are asked to build a new deck on the west side of a residence in Cedar Falls, Iowa, at an estimated cost of $14,400. The project should take you about 2 weeks, and youre not planning to hire any subcontractors.

Describe any notices you must give to the homeowner in order to preserve your right to file a Mechanics Lien later on. (2 points)

Do you have to have a contract with the property owner? Must it be in writing? Why or why not? (3 points)

How would your answers under (a) and (b) change, if at all, if this were an office building rather than a residence? (3 points)