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Michigan: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

Michigan

Commencement notice (Private): Yes.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - 20 days after first furnishing labor/materials .

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): 90 days after last furnishing labor/materials.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 1 year after recording lien.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 200% of the lien value.

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): Yes.

Special notes: Statutory sworn statement form also required.

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