Mechanic's Lien

Question 1

Notice must be filed within:

Answer 1

45 days after completion, and will expire 90 days after lien is attached

Question 2

Date of Completion:

Answer 2

The time when owner/general contractor completes publication of “notice of completion” (affidavit) to the Circuit Court. If not published then it will be based on one year after physical completion or abandonment

Question 3

Workers include:

Answer 3

Mechanic, material man, contractors, subcontractors, builders, architects, etc.)

Broker is NOT included

Question 4

Probable cause hearing

Answer 4

Court hearing to determine if the claim has probable cause(valid), after the hearing contractor has 90 days to collect compensation or foreclose on the property