A Georgia contractor completes work valued at $15,000 on March 1st. The property owner fails to pay. What is the deadline for filing a materialman's lien?
Correct Answer
B) June 1st (90 days)
Under Georgia lien law, a materialman's lien must be filed within 90 days of completion of work or last furnishing of materials.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Georgia lien law (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361), a materialman's lien must be filed within 90 days from the completion of work or last furnishing of materials. Since the contractor completed work on March 1st, the 90-day deadline expires on June 1st. This statutory timeframe is strictly enforced and failure to file within this period results in loss of lien rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: September 1st (180 days)
180 days is incorrect for Georgia materialman's liens. While some states have longer filing periods, Georgia specifically requires filing within 90 days. The 180-day period might be confused with other legal deadlines or different types of liens in other jurisdictions.
Option C: July 1st (120 days)
120 days exceeds Georgia's statutory requirement. While this timeframe exists in some other states for lien filings, Georgia law specifically mandates a 90-day period. Using 120 days would result in an untimely filing and loss of lien rights.
Option D: May 1st (60 days)
60 days is too short for Georgia materialman's liens. While some preliminary notice requirements may have shorter deadlines, the actual lien filing deadline in Georgia is 90 days, not 60 days from completion of work.
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