1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice (Notice of Non-Payment & Intent to File Lien)
PRIVATE:
The notice must be sent within 75 days of the last of each month in which the unpaid materials was delivered or work was performed.
PUBLIC:
Not required unless supplying rental equipment. In that case it must be given within 10 days of 1st performance.
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 30 days of the filing of the Notice of Completion
PUBLIC:
Within 45 days of acceptance.
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
Suit must be commenced within one year after filing the statement of claim.
PUBLIC:
Within one year from the registry of acceptance of the work or of notice of the contractor’s default.
4. Common Questions About State Lien & Bond Claims
A. Do Suppliers to Suppliers Have Lien or Bond Claim Rights?
On Private Projects:
Suppliers to suppliers do not have lien rights.
On Public Projects:
Suppliers to suppliers do not have lien rights.
B. Is this a Full Price Lien State:
On Private Projects:
Yes. This is a full price lien state.
On Public Projects:
Yes. This is a full price lien state.
