PRIVATE:
Within 60 days of the date of last delivery of materials or performance of labor.
PUBLIC:
A preliminary notice is not required.
1. Deadline to Give Preliminary Notice
2. Deadline to File Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 120 days of the date of last delivery of materials or performance of labor. NOTE: It must be mailed to the owner before filing the lien and the proof of mailing must be attached to the lien
PUBLIC:
Bond:
Within 90 days of the date of last delivery of materials or performance of labor.
Contract Funds:
Within 20 days of the date of last delivery of materials or performance of labor.
3. Deadline to File Suit or Foreclose Claim
PRIVATE:
Within 6 years after last delivery, or, if owner, agent or contractor serves demand to commence suit, must bring suit within 30 days after service of demand.
PUBLIC:
Less than one year, but more than 6 months after completion of project, if public body hasn’t brought action.
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 apparently do not have lien rights. There may be some argument for coverage if the claimant’s customer has a contract with the direct contractor.
On Public Projects:
Suppliers to suppliers apparently do not have lien rights. There may be some argument for coverage if the claimant’s customer has a contract with the direct contractor.
B. Is this a Full Price Lien State:
On Private Projects:
Yes. This is a full price lien state.
On Public Projects:
If the claimant’s Notice of Claim (final notice) is not filed timely, then the claim will be limited to amount due to the general contractor at the time of filing.
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.