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A subcontractor completed electrical work on March 15th but the general contractor has not paid the $28,000 invoice. Under NC lien law, if the subcontractor wants to preserve lien rights, the latest date to file a claim of lien is:

Correct Answer

D) July 13th

Subcontractors have 120 days from completion of their work to file a lien claim. March 15 + 120 days = July 13th.

Answer Options
A
May 14th
B
June 13th
C
September 11th
D
July 13th

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Subcontractors have 120 days from completion of their work to file a lien claim. March 15 + 120 days = July 13th.

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