PRIVATE:
The notice must be received within 75 days of claimant’s last date of delivery or performance of labor.
PUBLIC:
A preliminary notice is not required.
1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice (Pre-Lien Notice)
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 90 days of the date of last delivery or performance of labor.
PUBLIC:
Bond:
Within 90 days of the date of last delivery or performance of labor.
Contract Funds:
Within 20 days of project completion.
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
More than 90 days but less than one year after claim is filed.
PUBLIC:
Within one year from claimant’s date of last delivery or last performance of labor.
4. Common Questions About State Lien & Bond Claims
A. Do Suppliers to Suppliers Have Lien or Bond Claim Rights?
On Private Projects:
Apparently suppliers to suppliers do not have lien rights. Though the law is not completely clear.
On Public Projects:
Suppliers to suppliers are apparently able to bring a claim against the bond.
B. Is this a Full Price Lien State:
On Private Projects:
The claim is limited to the unpaid balance owed to the general contractor.
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.