A Nevada contractor working on a public works project worth $2.5 million must file a lien within how many days after completion or cessation of work?
Correct Answer
D) 90 days
NRS 108.246 requires that liens on public works be filed within 90 days after completion or cessation of work on the project.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
NRS 108.246 establishes that liens on public works projects in Nevada must be filed within 90 days after completion or cessation of work. This 90-day window applies regardless of the project's dollar value and gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers adequate time to assess final payments and assert their lien rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 30 days
30 days is far too short for a public works lien filing deadline in Nevada. A 30-day window is associated with certain notice requirements or post-completion deadlines in other states or contexts, not Nevada public works liens.
Option B: 120 days
120 days exceeds the statutory deadline. Filing after 90 days would result in a loss of lien rights. This distractor tests whether candidates know the exact cutoff.
Option C: 60 days
60 days is the deadline applicable to private (residential/commercial) construction projects for filing a mechanic's lien in Nevada — not public works. Confusing the private and public project deadlines is the most common error on this topic.
Memory Technique
Public Works = 90 days = 3 months. Think 'P-W-90': Public Works needs 90. Private is 60 — the shorter deadline for private parties. Public projects are bigger, so you get more time.
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