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Massachusetts
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?
Notice of Contract filed in registry within 60 days of execution
File by:
90 days after Notice of Substantial Completion; 120 days after Notice of Termination; otherwise 120 days after last performed
Enforce by:
90 days (if Notice of Contract filed) or 30 days (if no Notice of Contract) after filing lien
Where found:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 254, §§ 1 et seq.
File a statement of account (lien) with the registry of deeds or the Land Court for registered land in the county where the property is located. Must file a Notice of Contract beforehand if possible. Must include property description and amount.
Strict dissolution notice deadlines apply.
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Notice of Contract filed in registry within 60 days of execution
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
90 days after Notice of Substantial Completion; 120 days after Notice of Termination; otherwise 120 days after last performed
Enforce Lien
90 days (if Notice of Contract filed) or 30 days (if no Notice of Contract) after filing lien