In New York, you have the ability to Extend a Mechanic’s Lien. The initial Lien is valid for 1 calendar year from the date of filing. Your deadline to file an Extension of Lien is within one year of filing your Lien claim. Failure to file your Extension prior to the deadline will cause the […]
If the work being performed requires a license, the claimant must be licensed in order to file a mechanics lien in New York.
Certain states require a Notice of Intent (NOI) or a Pre-Lien Notice. New York does not require a NOI. New Jersey Commercial Lien Claims do not require a NOI. Connecticut and Pennsylvania both have a Notice of Intent requirement. Speedy Lien handles the filing and service of the Notice of Intent. Visit our Lien Law by […]
Pennsylvania Lien Law: Your lien must be filed no later than 6 months from the last date of service to all properties. **A Notice of Intent is required if you did not directly contract with the property owner.** The Notice of Intent must be served 30 days prior to filing your Lien Claim (within the 6 month […]
Connecticut Lien Law: Your lien must be filed no later than 90 days from the last date of service to all properties. **A Notice of Intent is required if you did not directly contract with the property owner.**
New Jersey Lien Law: Commercial Properties – your lien must be filed no later than 90 days from the last date of service to all commercial properties.
New York Lien Law: Single Family Homes, Single Condominium Apartments – Your lien must be filed no later than 4 months from the last date of service. Multi-Family Buildings, Cooperative Buildings, Commercial Buildings – Your lien must be filed no later than 8 months from the last date of service.
Your last date of services at the job site is critical to being able to file your Mechanic’s Lien claim. Every state’s Lien laws vary. Knowing your state’s lien rights is crucial to being able to enforce your Lien claim.
Speedy Lien has the expertise and experience to navigate the legal requirements and procedures involved in filing a lien. We can ensure that all the necessary paperwork is filed correctly and on time, minimizing the risk of errors. Filing a mechanic’s lien can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you are already dealing with the […]
Your Mechanic’s Lien is filed for the exact amount you are owed, strictly for the work performed and rendered to date. New York is an unpaid balance lien state. The lien is enforceable only for the unpaid portion of the contract. You cannot Lien for work not performed.