Commencement notice (Private): No.
Completion notice (Private): Yes.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Before commencing work if the contract is more than $25,000; Subcontractor - Not required.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.
Lien claim (Private): Prime contractor - 60 days after Notice of Termination; Subcontractor - 30 days after Notice of Termination.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 1 year after recording lien.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 125% of the lien value.
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 Louisiana since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.