A Construction lien, also known as a mechanics' lien or builders' lien, is a legal claim against a property that a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier can file when they haven't been paid for work or materials provided during a construction project. It creates a security interest in the property for the lienholder, meaning they have a right to seek payment from the property itself.
According to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act, a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier has 60-days from the last date that goods or services were furnished on the site. This does not include the correction of deficiencies that might have arisen after the fact.
This date is not negotiable or changeable. It is imperative that you move promptly to secure a Construction Lien.
There are some situation, involving oil wells and concrete work that give rise to a deadline of 90 days, but these are very specific circumstances that do not apply to the average lien.
Construction Liens (Builders' Liens) require a certain level of detail. It is critical that you have a certain amount of information available in order to proceed with a Construction Lien, including:
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