Montana 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
20 days residential (four plex or smaller): Notice of Lien Rights served on owner within 20 days of first delivering materials or labor and filed with recorder within 5 days of delivery to owner. Supplier – Mechanic Lien 90 days: Lien must be recorded within 90 days of last providing labor or materials.
Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
20 days residential (four plex or smaller): Notice of Lien Rights served on owner within 20 days of first delivering materials or labor and filed with recorder within 5 days of delivery to owner.
Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Lien must be recorded within 90 days of last providing labor or materials.
General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
20 days residential (four plex or smaller): Notice of Lien Rights served on owner within 20 days of first delivering materials or labor and filed with recorder within 5 days of delivery to owner.
General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
90 days: Lien must be recorded within 90 days of last providing labor or materials.
Timeframe to foreclose lien
Action to enforce due within 2 years from lien’s filing date.
Construction participants not covered by lien law
There are not any participants that are not covered.
Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
Lien Law does not indicate any cost or damages not allowed.