A contractor completes a $45,000 renovation project in Honolulu. Under HRS 507, what is the deadline to file a mechanics lien after completion of the work?
Correct Answer
B) 90 days
Under HRS 507, mechanics liens must be filed within 90 days after completion of the work or furnishing of materials.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under HRS Chapter 507, a mechanics lien must be filed within 90 days after completion of the work or the last furnishing of materials. This 90-day window applies statewide in Hawaii, including Honolulu. The project value ($45,000) is a distractor — the filing deadline is the same regardless of project size.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 45 days
45 days is not the statutory deadline under HRS 507. It is a plausible distractor but does not appear in the statute. The deadline is 90 days.
Option C: 30 days
30 days is too short. While some states use a 30-day lien deadline, Hawaii's HRS 507 allows 90 days from completion.
Option D: 60 days
60 days is a common distractor drawn from other states' lien laws. Hawaii's statutory period is 90 days, not 60.
Memory Technique
HRS 507 = 90 days. Remember: Hawaii gives you a full quarter (90 days = ~3 months) to file your lien. Think: '3 months in Hawaii is generous, just like the Aloha Spirit.' Same as the other Hawaii lien question in this set — consistent statute, consistent answer.
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