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Commonly Asked Questions about Massachusetts Mechanics Lien Forms

In order to qualify to file a mechanics lien in Massachusetts, certain parties must send a preliminary notice. Any party that did not contract directly with the GC or property owner must provide a Notice of Identification. They must send the notice within 30 days of first providing labor and services on a project.
The creditor files the judgment with the registrar of deeds in any Massachusetts county where the debtor has real estate now or may have real estate in the future. For liens on personal property, the creditor files a copy of the judgment with the city or town clerk.
Massachusetts allows for the waiver of lien rights by contract. Massachusetts does not require the notarization of lien waivers, but that parties file a notice of contract and sign under the penalties of perjury.
In Massachusetts, a lien claimant is required to initiate the enforcement of the lien within 90 days of filing the Statement of Account.
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.
To file a mechanics lien in Massachusetts, a contractor must have a written contract with the property owner (or owners authorized agent).
The Massachusetts mechanics lien law establishes a system for owners, contractors, and subcontractors to notify each other about the existence of construction contracts. A lien becomes effective when a lien notice is filed on the land records. The law sets three optional deadlines for filing it.
The lien claimant that does not have a contract with the property owner is required to send the notice to the property owner via certified mail. The notice of identification should be provided to the general contractor as well as the owner also via certified mail. Both mails should be return receipt requested.