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District of Columbia: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

District of Columbia

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Not required.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): 90 days after the earlier of termination or completion of the project.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 180 days after filing lien.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, in an amount determined by the Court upon application by owner (hearing required).

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.

Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by District of Columbia since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Lien Law and Prompt Pay Map for information on other states.