Legal Question in Construction Law in Minnesota

Re: mechanic's lien

You are correct that you must serve a mechanic's lien statement either personally (by messenger) or by certified mail on the property owner within 120 days of your last date of work on the property. Also within the 120 days, you must file the lien statement with the county recorder or registrar of titles. If the improvement is to a railway, some different rules apply. Also, remember that, to protect your lien rights, you must commence a lawsuit to foreclose the lien within 1 year from your last date of work or contribution to the property. You should contact an attorney at least one month before that deadline so that he or she can start to draft the appropriate documents.

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The above is general information only, and does not constitute legal advise. Please speak with an attorney immediately if you have any legal questions.