PRIVATE:
A preliminary notice is not required.
PUBLIC:
A preliminary notice is not required.
1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Claimants other than the general contractors, within 120 days after claimant’s last performance.
PUBLIC:
We recommend obtaining a copy of the bond itself to determine if any notices are required, and following any requirements set out in the bond.
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
Via writ of scire facias, and by personal action against owner and/or contractor. The statement/complaint essentially commences the filing of the suit.
PUBLIC:
Within 3 years after last work done on contract, unless the terms of the bond itself require suit be brought within 1 year of date of last work done on the project by the contractor.
4. Common Questions About State Lien & Bond Claims
A. Do Suppliers to Suppliers Have Lien or Bond Claim Rights?
On Private Projects:
It is not explicit but it is unlikely that suppliers to suppliers have lien rights.
On Public Projects:
Suppliers to suppliers will only have bond rights if the terms of the surety bond explicitly grant them such rights.
B. Is this a Full Price Lien State:
On Private Projects:
Yes. This is a full price state.
On Public Projects:
Yes. This is a full price 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.