Your Guide To Mechanic’s Lien Timetables

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Mechanic's Liens

Below is a timetable for mechanic’s liens that is applicable for contracts entered into on or after July 1, 1999.

1 & 2 Family Dwelling - Original Construction, owner occupied, and hired by someone other than owner

Pre-lien Notice

Within 60 days of first labor performed or materials supplied.

Recording of Pre-lien Notice

Must be recorded with the county recorder within 60 days of first labor performed or materials supplied.

Time for Recording Lien

Within 60 days of last labor performed or materials supplied with the county recorder.

Time to Foreclose Lien

Within 1 year of recording of lien unless owner provides 30 day notice to sue.

1 & 2 Family Dwelling - Original construction if hired by property owner or non-owner occupied or remodeling if hired by owner

Pre-lien Notice

None

Recording of Pre-lien Notice

Not applicable

Time for Recording Lien

Within 60 days of last labor performed or materials supplied with the county recorder.

Time to Foreclose Lien

Within 1 year of recording of lien unless owner provides 30 day notice to sue.

1 & 2 Family Dwelling - Remodeling and hired by someone other than owner

Pre-lien Notice

Within 30 days of first labor performed or materials supplied.

Recording of Pre-lien Notice

No

Time for Recording Lien

Within 60 days of last labor performed or materials supplied with the county recorder.

Time to Foreclose Lien

Within 1 year of recording of lien unless owner provides 30 day notice to sue.

Commercial or Industrial

Pre-lien Notice

None

Recording of Pre-lien Notice

Not applicable

Time for Recording Lien

Within 90 days of last labor performed or materials supplied with the county recorder.

Time to Foreclose Lien

Within 1 year of recording of lien unless owner provides 30 day notice to sue.

Owner Personal Responsibility

No time limit exists for providing the property owner with a notice of personal responsibility.  Does not need to be recorded.  However, recovery is limited to the amount the owner owes to the general contractor at the time the notice of personal responsibility is provided or thereafter becomes owed to the contractor by the owner.  Therefore, the earlier notice is provided, the better.

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