Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
30 days: If no contract with either the property owner or the general contractor, must provide a preliminary notice to the general contractor (if there is no general contractor, to the owner) within 30 days of first furnishing labor and or materials to the project.
Supplier – Mechanic Lien
On single-family residential projects only, all parties who did not contract directly with the property owner must provide the owner with a “pre-lien written notice” (notice of intent to lien) at least 10 days prior to filing a claim of lien. 90 days: Claim of Lien must be filed within 90 days after the date on which the lien claimant last furnished labor and/or materials to the project.
Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
30 days: If no contract with either the property owner or the general contractor, must provide a preliminary notice to the general contractor (if there is no general contractor, to the owner) within 30 days of first furnishing labor and or materials to the project.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
On single-family residential projects only, all parties who did not contract directly with the property owner must provide the owner with a “pre-lien written notice” (notice of intent to lien) at least 10 days prior to filing a claim of lien. 90 days: Claim of Lien must be filed within 90 days after the date on which the lien claimant last furnished labor and/or materials to the project.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
No preliminary notice is required. May need to provide a list of subs, if requested by owner.
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Claim of Lien must be filed within 90 days after the date on which the lien claimant last furnished labor and/or materials to the project.
Time frame to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 180 days from date on which the lien was filed.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
Subcontractors and Suppliers below the 2nd tier.
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Lien Law does not indicate any cost or damages not allowed