A Georgia contractor completes work valued at $8,500 and is not paid. How many days after completion of work does the contractor have to file a lien claim?
Correct Answer
A) 90 days
Under Georgia lien law, contractors have 90 days from completion of work to file a lien claim to protect their right to payment.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Georgia's lien law (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361), a contractor has 90 days from the completion of the work (or the last furnishing of labor, services, or materials) to file a claim of lien. Missing this deadline results in permanent loss of lien rights, leaving the contractor with only contractual or collections remedies.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 60 days
60 days is not the Georgia lien filing deadline. This number may be confused with deadlines in other states or with different Georgia notice requirements. The correct deadline is 90 days.
Option C: 30 days
30 days is far too short and is not the Georgia lien filing deadline. A 30-day window might be confused with preliminary notice requirements in some states, but Georgia's lien filing deadline is 90 days.
Option D: 120 days
120 days exceeds the Georgia statutory deadline of 90 days. A contractor who waits 120 days has already lost lien rights and cannot file a valid claim. The dollar amount ($8,500) in this question is a distractor — the filing deadline is the same regardless of the amount.
Memory Technique
Think of Georgia lien law as '90 days or you're done.' From the last day of work, count 90 days — that's your lien filing deadline in Georgia.
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