Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
owner-occupied residential unit who wish to preserve their lien rights must require the general contractor obtain the written consent of the owner to a possible lien, prior to the start of work. Equipment rental within 15 days of furnishing.
Supplier – Mechanic Lien
10 days: Notice of Intent to Lien 10 days prior to filing lien. Record lien within 6 months from last work. Equipment lessors must record lien within 60 days of removing equipment.
Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
owner-occupied residential unit who wish to preserve their lien rights must require the general contractor obtain the written consent of the owner to a possible lien, prior to the start of work. Equipment rental within 15 days of furnishing.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
10 days: Notice of Intent to Lien 10 days prior to filing lien. Record lien within 6 months from last work. Equipment lessors must record lien within 60 days of removing equipment.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
Notice to owner prior to first payment, followed by a repeat of the notice on each invoice for payment.
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
Record lien within 6 months of last work
Timeframe to foreclose lien
Enforced within 6 months from recording of lien.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
There are not any participants that are not covered.
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
attorney fees, equipment not attached (not fixtures) to building.