Even if the claimant’s contract is with a party other than the owner, such as a general contractor or authorized subcontractor, the lien will be made on the owner’s property and the owner will need to see that the debt is paid to remove the lien.
Laws & Requirements
- Laws: Construction Liens (§§ 87.001-87.140)
- Signing Requirements (§ 87.035(4)): Notary Public
- Where to Record: County Clerk’s Office
- Time Limit for Recording Lien (§ 87.035(1)): Seventy-five (75) days
- Deadline for Enforcing Lien (§ 87.055): One hundred twenty (120) days