Kentucky Lien Laws
Lien laws vary significantly across states, reflecting the diverse legal landscapes and economic conditions throughout the U.S. These laws govern the rights of creditors to claim an interest in property to secure payment for debts. For instance, some states have specific statutes that provide detailed processes for mechanics’ liens, allowing contractors and suppliers to enforce claims for unpaid work or materials on construction projects. In contrast, other states might have more streamlined or less detailed regulations.
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Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
Kentucky law does not require any notice or filing prior to the performance of the work by the Prime Contractor or a first, second or third tier Subcontractor. However, the Kentucky statutes do provide a mechanism for Prime Contractors, Subcontractors or Suppliers to file a Notice of Contract, that they have furnished, or expect to furnish, labor or materials for the improvement of real property and, if properly filed, protects them from subsequent mortgages or conveyances
Supplier – Mechanic Lien
Notice to Owner must be given within 75 days of last furnishing labor or materials if contract is $1000 or less. Notice to Owner must be given within 75 days of last furnishing labor or materials if owner-occupied residence. If it is more than $1000, notice must be given within 120 days of last furnishing labor or materials. Lien must be filed within 6 months from last providing materials or labor.
Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
Kentucky law does not require any notice or filing prior to the performance of the work by the Prime Contractor or a first, second or third tier Subcontractor. However, the Kentucky statutes do provide a mechanism for Prime Contractors, Subcontractors or Suppliers to file a Notice of Contract, that they
have furnished, or expect to furnish, labor or materials for the improvement of real property and, if properly filed, protects them from subsequent mortgages or conveyances.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
Notice to Owner must be given within 75 days of last furnishing labor or materials if contract is $1000 or less. Notice to Owner must be given within 75 days of last furnishing labor or materials if owner-
occupied residence. If it is more than $1000, notice must be given within 120 days of last furnishing labor or materials. Lien must be filed within 6 months from last providing materials or labor.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
Kentucky law does not require any notice or filing prior to the performance of the work by the Prime Contractor or a first, second or third tier Subcontractor. However, the Kentucky statutes do provide a mechanism for Prime Contractors, Subcontractors or Suppliers to file a Notice of Contract, that they have furnished, or expect to furnish, labor or materials for the improvement of real property and, if properly filed, protects them from subsequent mortgages or conveyances
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
Lien must be filed within 6 months from last providing materials or labor.
Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce must be commenced within 12 months from date of recording of lien.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
Supplier to Supplier
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Items that are typically not allowed in a lien claim are attorneys’ fees, lost profits, indirect and consequential damages.