Construction Act Form 7 In Michigan
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No, a notice of commencement is not a lien. It's merely a document announcing the commencement of a project. It does not grant the suppliers a legal claim over the property. But it can affect the timeline for filing a lien.
If the Notice of Commencement is not filed, there is no requirement for subs and suppliers to provide preliminary notice in order to retain lien rights. ingly, the property could be encumbered by a lien filed by a party that the owner or GC didn't even know was on the job.
A notice of commencement is required before any type of construction project can begin. This legal document must be filed and posted with the local government and contains information such as the name of the contractor, the property owner, the type of work to be performed, and the project's start and end dates.
Record the Claim of Lien in the County Register of Deeds where the Owner's property is located, within 90 calendar days after last labor or material. Serve a copy of the recorded Claim of Lien on the Owner's Designee within 15 days from date of recording by certified mail or personal delivery.
Michigan construction contract requirements Only residential construction contracts are regulated in Michigan. Such contracts must be in writing, include the contractor's license number (if a license is required), and cite the statute that requires the contractor to be licensed for their particular trade.
(5) An owner, lessee, or designee required to provide a notice of commencement under this section, within 10 days after the date of mailing of a written request by certified mail from a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or laborer, shall prepare and provide a copy of the notice of commencement, with an attached ...
File the lien: A construction lien is typically filed with the county clerk in which the project is located. The paperwork and filing requirements vary by state, but will usually involve listing the work performed, the unpaid amount(s) at issue, as well as attaching copies of contracts and any required notices.
Record the Claim of Lien in the County Register of Deeds where the Owner's property is located, within 90 calendar days after last labor or material. Serve a copy of the recorded Claim of Lien on the Owner's Designee within 15 days from date of recording by certified mail or personal delivery.
