Full question:
How many days do I have to file a mechanics lien in Ohio after I finished the job?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Mechanics Lien
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
In Ohio, contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers can file a mechanics lien for unpaid labor or materials by submitting an Affidavit of Mechanic's Lien. The deadlines for filing depend on the type of project:
- For one or two-family residential dwellings, the lien must be filed within sixty days from the last day of work.
- For other projects, the deadline is seventy-five days.
- For oil and gas leases, the deadline extends to one hundred twenty days.
If you’ve been paid in full before the property owner receives your Affidavit, you cannot file a lien. If you miss the filing deadline, the lien will be unenforceable. Property owners can also protect against liens by filing an affidavit of completion, which starts the timeline for lien claims. This affidavit must include details about the owner, the contractor, the property, the improvements, the completion date, and a statement about the timeline for lien claims.
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