Nevada Lien Law

Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
31 days: Notice to owner and prime within 31 days of first furnishing labor or materials.

Supplier – Mechanic Lien
Notice of Intent 15 days prior to lien on residential projects (not required for laborers). 90 days:Lien must be filed within 90 days of last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later). 40 days: if a valid notice of completion is recorded

Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
31 days: Notice to owner and prime within 31 days of first furnishing labor or materials.

Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
Notice of Intent 15 days prior to lien on residential projects (not required for laborers). 90 days:Lien must be filed within 90 days of last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later). 40 days: if a valid notice of completion is recorded

General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
No preliminary notice is required unless you are contracted direct by the tenant.

General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
Notice of Intent 15 days prior to lien on residential projects (not required for laborers). 90 days:Lien must be filed within 90 days of last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later). 40 days: if a valid notice of completion is recorded

Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 6 months from lien’s filing date.

Construction participants not covered by lien law
If a contractor or professional is required by Nevada law to be licensed to perform his work, he may maintain a valid lien only if he is so licensed.

Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Nevada law specifically prohibits the recovery of consequential damages in a lien claim.  Further, fixtures, which are not affixed, used, consumed, or incorporated in the improvement of the property, are not recoverable in a lien claim