When can a lien be filed against you? A lien against a consumer must be filed within 90 days of work stoppage, or delivery of materials. Additional information regarding the timeline for filing liens may be found in RCW 60.04.
Every person, firm or corporation who shall have performed labor or furnished material in the construction or repair of any chattel at the request of its owner, shall have a lien upon such chattel for such labor performed or material furnished, notwithstanding the fact that such chattel be surrendered to the owner ...
For both residential and commercial projects, general contractors and subcontractors must file a claim of lien at the county auditor's office in the county where the work was performed within ninety (90) days after the last day labor, materials, equipment or services were provided at the site.
A judgment lien in Washington will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.