PRIVATE:
Residential:
ASAP. The notice must be received before the commencement of work.
Commercial:
A preliminary notice is not required.
PUBLIC:
A preliminary notice is not required.
1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice
1A. Deadline to Interim Notice (Notice of Intent to File a Lien Claim)
PRIVATE:
Residential:
The notice must be received (or refused) at least ten days prior to filing the lien.
Commercial:
The notice must be received within 75 days of last performance.
PUBLIC:
Not applicable.
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 120 days of last performance.
PUBLIC:
Not applicable. See bond requirements.
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
The suit must be brought within 15 months after filing lien. However if suing on a bond for a private works project, suit must be brought within 6 months after final payment on the contract is made.
PUBLIC:
Within one year after final payment is made by the owner to the contractor.
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.
Full Lien Summary Request Form
If you would like access to a full state lien summary, please fill in your contact information below and click “Submit.” If you have any questions about the state’s lien summary, feel free to call Ted Levy at 206-626-5444.