An action to enforce a mechanic's lien on real property is commonly known as an action to foreclose a mechanic's lien. Enforcement of this statutory lien by foreclosure provides a method by which one who has added value to real property, due to construction or improvements, may compel payment for the benefit conferred and received. The following form is a complaint that adopts the notice pleadings format of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which have been adopted by most states in one form or another.
This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Michigan Complaint or Petition to Foreclose on Mechanic's Lien
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About Michigan Notice of Intent to Lien Form No one wants to be forced to file a mechanics lien, and this document gives all of the parties involved one final chance to take care of the payment issues on a project. This form advises the party that a lien will be filed if payment is not received within 10 days.
You must file a complaint to foreclose the lien within one year of recording of claim of lien. The complaint must be filed in the circuit court for the county in which the project property is located.
Note: To qualify for a GKL, the vehicle must be titled in Michigan. Mail: ? Completed application; Itemized account statement showing the name of the person authorizing repairs and/or storage; ? $10 application fee ? Make check or money order payable to ?State of Michigan?.
Requirements and Limitations of Filing a Mechanics Lien in Michigan. In Michigan, Mechanics Liens must be filed within eight months after the last labors or materials are provided. The lien document must include the name and address of the claimant, the description of the property, total amount due, and filing date.
In all cases, the recorded Claim of Lien has a one-year life span; meaning that a lawsuit to enforce or foreclose the lien must be filed within one year after the date the Claim of Lien is recorded. If no lawsuit is filed within the one year, the lien claim dies.
As noted above, a Notice of Commencement is required in Michigan, and, the failure to file and post as required can open up the project, property, GC, and owner to ?hidden? mechanics lien claims.
First, if no lawsuit is filed within a year, the homeowner can obtain a certificate from the circuit court clerk confirming that no lawsuit has been filed and the lien is removed by recording the clerk certificate with the register of deeds. The second way is through a bonding-off process.