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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.

Laws, cases and web sources on mechanics' lien law. A builder, contractor, or subcontractor can record a mechanic's lien at a Registry of Deeds on property (not automobiles) for which they have supplied labor and/or materials in order to secure payment for their work.

About Massachusetts Notice of Intent to Lien Form No one wants to be forced to file a mechanics lien, and this document gives all of the parties involved one final chance to take care of the payment issues on a project. This form advises the party that a lien will be filed if payment is not received within 10 days.

This form advises the party that a lien will be filed if payment is not received within 10 days. Since this is a non required document, you can deliver it electronically, or via mail. Sendinging documents via certified mail always adds another layer of professionalism to your payment practices.

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. An attested copy of the complaint (lawsuit) must then be recorded at the registry within 30 days of filing the complaint.

Filing deadlines The two parts of the Massachusetts mechanics lien have different deadlines. The Notice of Contract (or Subcontract) must be recorded be the earlier of 3 dates: 60 days after filing of Notice of Completion. 90 days after filing notice of termination.