New Mexico Lien Law

Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
A Preliminary notice is required to be mailed within 60 days from first furnishing — if the claimant does not contract directly with the property owner or the general contractor; if the claim is for more than $5000; if the project is NOT on a residential property with less than 4 dwellings.

Supplier – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Lien must be filed within 90 days from project completion.

Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
A Preliminary notice is required to be mailed within 60 days from first furnishing — if the claimant does not contract directly with the property owner or the general contractor; if the claim is for more than $5000; if the project is NOT on a residential property with less than 4 dwellings.

Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Lien must be filed within 90 days from project completion.

General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
No preliminary notice is required.

General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
120 days: Lien must be filed within 120 days from project completion.

Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 2 years from lien’s filing date.

Construction participants not covered by lien law
supplier to a supplier, unlicensed contractor

Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Materials which are neither included in the construction or used up in completing the construction are not covered. Furnishings that do not become a permanent part of the building are not covered.  Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
A Preliminary notice is required to be mailed within 60 days from first furnishing — if the claimant does not contract directly with the property owner or the general contractor; if the claim is for more than $5000; if the project is NOT on a residential property with less than 4 dwellings.

Supplier – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Lien must be filed within 90 days from project completion.

Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
A Preliminary notice is required to be mailed within 60 days from first furnishing — if the claimant does not contract directly with the property owner or the general contractor; if the claim is for more than $5000; if the project is NOT on a residential property with less than 4 dwellings.

Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Lien must be filed within 90 days from project completion.

General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
No preliminary notice is required.

General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
120 days: Lien must be filed within 120 days from project completion.

Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 2 years from lien’s filing date.

Construction participants not covered by lien law
supplier to a supplier, unlicensed contractor

Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Materials which are neither included in the construction or used up in completing the construction are not covered. Furnishings that do not become a permanent part of the building are not covered.