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Massachusetts Mechanics’ Lien & Bond Claim Deadline Summary
MASSACHUSETTS
- Mechanics’ Lien
- Bond Claims
- Private Jobs
- Public Jobs (State, City, Town)
- Public Jobs (Federal)
General Contractor/Direct Sub/Supplier – Must record Notice of Contract within ninety (90) days of general contractor’s last day of work (some exceptions). Sub/Supplier must serve owner with copy of Notice of Contract.
Second/Third Tier Subs/Supplier – Must serve general contractor with Notice of Identification within thirty (30) days of commencement of work on project (failure to serve Notice of Identification may not be fatal) and must record Notice of Contract within ninety (90) days of general contractor’s last day of work (some exceptions) and must serve owner with copy of Notice of Contract. Cannot lien public works jobs.
Direct Sub/Supplier – Must act according to conditions in bond – usually give notice to general contractor, bonding company and owner and file suit within one year of your or the general contractor’s last day of work.
Second/Third Tier Sub/Supplier – Must act according to conditions in bond – usually give notice to owner and general contractor within ninety (90) days of your last day of work and file suit within one year of your or the general contractor’s last day of work.
Direct Subs/Supplier – Must file suit on bond within one (1) year of your last day of work.
Second Tier Subs/Supplier – Must give notice to general contractor within sixty five (65) days of your last day of work and must file suit within one (1) year of your last day of work.
Direct Sub/Supplier – Must file suit within one (1) year of your last day of work.
Second/Third Tier Sub Supplier – Must give notice to general contractor within ninety (90) days of your last day of work and file suit within one year of year last day of work.
NOTES:
- All notices to be served or given by certified mail return receipt requested.
- The purpose of this summary is to provide general information to clients and other persons in determining the validity of lien or bond claims and calendaring when they should seek legal assistance. It is not intended to be a comprehensive outline of the legal process related to mechanics’ liens and bond claims. It is not intended to provide specific legal advice or address fact specific issues or circumstances.