Kentucky Construction or Mechanics Lien Package - Corporation or LLC
About this form package
The Kentucky Construction or Mechanics Lien Package for Corporations or LLCs is designed to help businesses recover unpaid debts for labor, materials, or services provided to improve real property. This form package includes essential forms, guidelines, and tips to ensure compliance with Kentucky's lien laws, distinguishing it from packages meant for property owners or individuals.
Forms you’ll find in this package
When to use this form package
This form package is useful in several scenarios, such as:
- When your corporation or LLC has provided labor or materials for construction or improvements on a property and has not received payment.
- When you need to formally notify property owners to secure your lien rights.
- When you're looking to enforce your claim and ensure the ability to recover owed funds through a legal lien on the property.
Who can use this document
- Corporate contractors providing services to improve real estate.
- Limited liability companies (LLCs) offering labor or materials for construction projects.
- Partnerships involved in construction or property improvements.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the included forms carefully to understand their purpose and requirements.
- Identify the specific parties involved, including your corporation or LLC and the property owner.
- Enter the dates, addresses, and relevant details as requested in each form.
- Utilize the tips for completing forms using the provided form fields on your computer.
- Make copies of completed forms for your records before sending them off to the property owner.
Notarization guidance for this package
Forms in this package usually don’t need notarization, but certain jurisdictions or signing circumstances may require it. US Legal Forms provides a secure online notarization option powered by Notarize, accessible 24/7 from anywhere.
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If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to send the Notice to Owner within the specified time frame.
- Incomplete forms lacking necessary details or signatures.
- Not understanding when to use different notices based on property occupancy.
- Ignoring the need for timely follow-up after sending the notice.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenience of downloading forms directly to your device, allowing for quick access and completion.
- Editability of forms using popular software, providing a straightforward way to fill in necessary information.
- Reliability, with forms vetted by licensed attorneys to ensure compliance with Kentucky law.
Legal use & context
- This package provides the necessary forms to legally enforce a mechanics lien in Kentucky.
- Completing and submitting these forms properly helps secure payment for services rendered.
- The forms are designed to comply with state-specific laws, enhancing enforceability.
What to keep in mind
- This Kentucky Construction or Mechanics Lien Package is essential for corporations and LLCs needing to secure their rights to payment.
- Timely and accurate form submission is critical to maintaining lien rights.
- Utilizing this package streamlines the process of protecting your legal claims on improved property.
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FAQ
While they don't require lien filings to be notarized, they do require a lien filer to jump through various other hoops that, if not done properly, might cause your filing to be rejected or invalidated: Delaware.
To enforce the lien, the contractor must file a lawsuit within 90 days from the date of recording the lien. If this deadline is passed, the contractor may not be able to enforce the lien and may be required to remove the lien.
To claim a lien in Kentucky, the claimant must file a statement of the account due to him within six (6) months after he ceases to labor or furnish materials. K.R.S. 376.080(1). The statement must be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the building or improvement is situated.
To attach a lien, the creditor records the judgment with the county clerk for the Kentucky county where the debtor has property now or may have any property in the future.
How much does it cost to file a mechanics lien in Kentucky? As of January 1, 2020, the cost to file a mechanics lien with a county recorder in Kentucky is $46 for the first 5 pages, and $3 for each page thereafter.
A construction lien is a claim made against a property by a contractor or subcontractor who has not been paid for work done on that property.A construction lien makes it difficult or impossible to sell or refinance a property because it makes its title unclear.
