Mark Required Fields In Legal Michigan Construction Liens Forms For Free

Under Michigan lien law, you must file and serve your lien claim. You must serve a copy of the lien on the designee within 15 days of filing. If there is no designee, serve the copy on the property owner. Serve the lien personally, or send it via certified mail, return receipt requested.

Ing to MCL 570.1119(3) of the Construction Lien Act (?CLA?), a construction lien will have priority over all other interests recorded subsequent to the first actual physical improvement.

As noted above, a Notice of Commencement is required in Michigan, and, the failure to file and post as required can open up the project, property, GC, and owner to ?hidden? mechanics lien claims.

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.

2 An unlicensed builder is not entitled to claim a lien against the property. In addition, unless your written contract contains other language required by Michigan Construction Lien Act, MCL 570.110 et seq., that, too, may bar you from recording a claim of construction lien.

Record the Claim of Lien in the County Register of Deeds where the Owner's property is located, within 90 calendar days after last labor or material. Serve a copy of the recorded Claim of Lien on the Owner's Designee within 15 days from date of recording by certified mail or personal delivery.