Massachusetts • Mechanics Lien Deadlines
Massachusetts Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator
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Massachusetts Lien Deadline Overview
Preliminary Notice Deadline
Required for sub-subcontractors and suppliers within 30 days of first furnishing
Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline
90 days after Notice of Substantial Completion OR 120 days after Notice of Termination
Typical Projects
Building material suppliers, lumber yards, concrete and rebar suppliers working on private construction projects in Massachusetts.
This page is a simplified summary for material suppliers and does not replace advice from a construction attorney.
How lien deadlines work in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, material suppliers must follow specific deadlines to protect their lien rights. The preliminary notice deadline is required for sub-subcontractors and suppliers within 30 days of first furnishing. The mechanics lien filing deadline is 90 days after notice of substantial completion or 120 days after notice of termination. Missing either deadline results in complete loss of lien rights for that project.
Preliminary notice rules
- COMPLEX: Multiple notice types required (Identification, Contract, Statement)
- Deadlines triggered by formal Notices of Completion, not last work date
- Required for sub-subcontractors and suppliers within 30 days of first furnishing
Mechanics lien filing rules
- Enforcement suit must be filed within 90 days of recording Statement
- 90 days after Notice of Substantial Completion OR 120 days after Notice of Termination
- Statement of Account must be filed within deadline
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Massachusetts?
90 days after Notice of Substantial Completion OR 120 days after Notice of Termination
Does Massachusetts require a preliminary notice?
Required for sub-subcontractors and suppliers within 30 days of first furnishing
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You lose your legal right to file a lien for that project, even if you're still owed money. That's why many suppliers use automated deadline tools instead of spreadsheets.