• 1st notice letter to the GC is timely for work done any time after June 1, 2010.
• 2nd notice letter to the GC & Owner is timely for work done any time after May 1, 2010.
• Your mechanic’s lien is timely for work done any time after April 1, 2010.

Residential – 2nd Tier Commercial – Specially Fabricated Claimants:

• Notice letter to the GC & Owner is timely for work done any time after June 1, 2010.
• Your mechanic’s lien is timely for work done any time after May 1, 2010.

August 15th – Texas Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

• 1st notice letter to the GC is timely for work done any time after April 1, 2010.
• 2nd notice letter to the GC & Owner is timely for work done any time after March 1, 2010.
• Your mechanic’s lien is timely for work done any time after February 1, 2010.

Residential – 2nd Tier Commercial – Specially Fabricated Claimants:

• Notice letter to the GC & Owner is timely for work done any time after April 1, 2010.
• Your mechanic’s lien is timely for work done any time after March 1, 2010.

June 15th – Texas Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

• 1st notice letter to the GC is timely for work done any time after March 1, 2010.
• 2nd notice letter to the GC & Owner is timely for work done any time after February 1, 2010.
• Your mechanic’s lien is timely for work done any time after January 1, 2010.

Residential – 2nd Tier Commercial – Specially Fabricated Claimants:

• Notice letter to the GC & Owner is timely for work done any time after March 1, 2010.
• Your mechanic’s lien is timely for work done any time after February 1, 2010.

May 15th – Texas Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

Commercial Projects

1st Tiered Claimant:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after November 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after October 1, 2009.

2nd Tiered Claimant:
Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after December 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after November 1, 2009.

Residential Projects

For all Claimants:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after December 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after November 1, 2009.

February Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

Commercial Projects

1st Tiered Claimant:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after October 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after September 1, 2009.

2nd Tiered Claimant:
Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after November 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after October 1, 2009.

Residential Projects

For all Claimants:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after November 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after October 1, 2009.

January Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

Commercial Projects

1st Tiered Claimant:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after September 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after August 1, 2009.

2nd Tiered Claimant:
Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after October 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after September 1, 2009.

Residential Projects

For all Claimants:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after October 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after September 1, 2009.

December Mechanic’s Lien Reminder is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

Definition-Residential

A single family house, duplex, triplex, or quadruplex or a unit in a multi-unit structure used for residential purposes that is owned by one or more adult persons and is used or intended to be used  as a dwelling by one or more of the owners.

As an example, work on a residential house or multiunit structure is not necessarily a “Residential Project” when it comes to mechanic’s lien laws.  Specifically, if it is a spec or tract house and the builder or general contractor who owns the house does not intend to occupy it as a primary dwelling then, technically, this type of project falls under the mechanic’s lien rules for commercial projects.

Another easy hint is, does a corporation own the house or is it for an investment?  If so, it can never be “residential” for the purposes of the mechanic’s lien laws.

Once you know what type of Claimant you are and whether or not you are working on a residential or commercial project, refer to the Deadline Chart, within this email, for the current timeline on the lien process.

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

November Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines

Commercial Projects

1st Tiered Claimant:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after August 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after August 1, 2009.

2nd Tiered Claimant:
Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after September 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after August 1, 2009.

Residential Projects

For all Claimants:

Your notice letters are timely for work done any time after September 1, 2009.
Your mechanic’s liens are timely for work done any time after August 1, 2009.

November Mechanic’s Lien Reminder is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney

I always like to see the process work.

The “Irremovable Lien” is a post from: Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC - Dallas Construction Attorney