Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
30 days: Sub-Subs or Suppliers to subs must provide notice of identification to prime contractor within 30 days of commencing work.
Supplier – Mechanic Lien
Notice of Subcontract must be recorded within the earliest of: (a) 60 days after filing notice of substantial completion (if one was filed) executed by the owner and general contractor; (b) 90 days after filing notice of termination (if the owner filed such a notice) executed by the project owner; or (c) 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials to project. Lien must be filed within earliest date of (a) 90 days after filing notice of substantial completion; (b) 120 days after filing notice of termination; (c) 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials to project.
Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
30 days: Sub-Subs or Suppliers to subs must provide notice of identification to prime contractor within 30 days of commencing work.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
Notice of Subcontract must be recorded within the earliest of: (a) 60 days after filing notice of substantial completion (if one was filed) executed by the owner and general contractor; (b) 90 days after filing notice of termination (if the owner filed such a notice) executed by the project owner; or (c) 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials to project. Lien must be filed within earliest date of (a) 90 days after filing notice of substantial completion; (b) 120 days after filing notice of termination; (c) 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials to project.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
No preliminary notice is required.
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
A prime contractor must record a Notice of Written Contract, which creates a lien, within the earliest of: (a) 60 days after filing notice of substantial completion (if one was filed) executed by the owner and general contractor; (b) 90 days after filing notice of termination (if the owner filed such a notice) executed by the project owner; or (c) 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials to project. Lien must be filed within earliest date of (a) 90 days after filing notice of substantial completion; (b) 120 days after filing notice of termination; (c) 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials to project.
Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 90 days from recording lien.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
Unlicensed design professionals or design professionals who are not registered in Massachusetts
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Contractual interest and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in enforcing the lien are not included within the lien amount