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If the property involved in a judgment lien is real property (real estate), the lien must be recorded in the Registry of Deeds in which the property is located. If the property involved is personal property, paperwork will be filed with the city or town clerk.

Upon receiving actual notice service of the notice of recording and a copy of the bond, the claimant has 90 days to file suit against the surety, otherwise its lien is dissolved. A contract requiring a general contractor or general contractor not to file a mechanic's lien is unenforceable pursuant to M.G.L. c. 254 Sec.

60 days from the recording by the owner and contractor of the notice of substantial completion under Section 2A; 90 days from the recording by the owner of a notice of termination under Section 2B; or. 90 days after the last furnishing of labor and materials.

Within 90 days of recording the statement of account, a lawsuit must be filed against the property owner to enforce the lien. If suit is not timely filed, the lien is automatically dissolved.

How long does a judgment lien last in Massachusetts? A judgment lien in Massachusetts will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for 20 years (for liens on real estate) or 30 days (for liens on personal property).

The lien discharge bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Massachusetts. The bond must be written in an amount equal to the lien to be dissolved. The obligations must guarantee payment of any sum which the lien claimant may recover on his claim for labor or labor and materials.