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Louisiana
Mechanic's Lien
Deadlines & Filing Guide
Know your notice requirements, lien filing deadlines, and foreclosure deadlines before you lose your rights.
GET YOUR LIEN TOOLKIT
Required?
Sub-subcontractors/laborers must provide written notice to prime contractor before work begins
File by:
GC: 60 days after Notice of Termination; Others: 30 days after Notice of Termination recorded
Enforce by:
1 year after filing statement of claim
Where found:
La. R.S. §§ 9:4801 et seq. (Private Works Act)
File a statement of claim or privilege with the Clerk of Court in the parish where the property is located. Uses privilege system under the Private Works Act. Must include amount claimed, property description, and name of owner.
Louisiana uses privilege (not lien) terminology.
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Sub-subcontractors/laborers must provide written notice to prime contractor before work begins
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
GC: 60 days after Notice of Termination; Others: 30 days after Notice of Termination recorded
Enforce Lien
1 year after filing statement of claim