You must have a valid agreement with the owner or authorized agent of the property the lien is to be placed upon. There are three main steps to creating a mechanics lien and the deadlines differ due to the specifics of the labor performed.
1. Notice of contract must be filed with the appropriate registry no later than:
a. 60 days after filing or recording a notice of completion;
b. 90 days after filing or recording of a notice of termination;
c. 90 days after the contractor last performed labor.
The notice of contract can be filed as early as its creation date.
See. M.G.L. c. 254 Sections 2 and 4
2. A sworn statement of account must be filed no later than
a. 90 days after filing or recording a notice of completion;
b. 120 days after filing or recording of a notice of termination;
c. 120 days after the contractor last performed
See. M.G.L. c. 254 Sec. 8
3. Filing of a lawsuit
a. the general contractor must file a civil action in the appropriate county within 90 days of filing the statement of account and record the complaint in the registry in the county in which the land is located. See; M.G.L. c. 254 Sections 5 and 11.
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