1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice
PRIVATE:
Within 20 days of after the date of first performance.
PUBLIC:
Within 20 days of after the date of first performance.
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 120 days of substantial completion of the general contract or within 60 days of the filing of a Notice of Completion (whichever comes earlier).
PUBLIC:
Within 90 days of last performance..
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
Within six months after lien recorded.
PUBLIC:
More than 90 days, but less than one year after last date of performance by the claimant.
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.
On Public Projects:
Yes.