October Mechanic’s Lien Reminder

• One who works directly for, or supplies materials directly to, the original contractor
• Has a contract, written or not, with the original contractor, but not with the owner

2nd Tier Claimant:

• One who works directly for or supplies directly to any first tier or other lower tier subcontractor
• Has a contract, written or not, with a first tier or lower tier subcontractor

If you have a contract directly with the Owner, technically, under mechanic’s lien laws, you are considered an original contractor.  Pursuant to the lien laws, the project can have many original contractors on a job.

Once you know what type of Claimant you are refer to the Deadline Chart, within this email, for the current timeline on the lien process which depend on the type of property the work was performed on – Commercial or Residential.

REMEMBER -   IF YOU ARE A 2ND TIER CLAIMANT, YOUR NOTICE LETTERS AND AFFIDAVITS ARE DUE 1 MONTH EARLIER THAN 1st TIERED CLAIMANTS ON COMMERCIAL PROJECTS.