1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice (Notice to Owner)
PRIVATE:
Residential:
As soon as possible.
Commercial:
A preliminary notice is not required on a commercial project unless the claimant wants protection against a purchaser for value, and then it must be refiled every 120 days.
PUBLIC:
A preliminary notice is not required.
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 90 days of the last date of furnishing materials or performance of labor.
PUBLIC:
Within 90 days of the last date of furnishing materials or performance of labor.
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 120 days of the last date of furnishing materials or performance of labor.
PUBLIC:
More than 90 days but less than 1 year after last furnishing labor or material.
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:
The amount the owner owes to the general contractor at the time the preliminary notice (if needed) or lien is given, whichever is earlier
On Public Projects:
Yes. This is a full price lien state.
