A subcontractor completes electrical work valued at $35,000 on March 15th. The general contractor fails to pay. Under NRS 108, by what date must the subcontractor file their mechanic's lien to preserve their rights?
Correct Answer
B) June 14th
Under NRS 108, mechanic's liens must be filed within 90 days of completion of work. March 15th + 90 days = June 14th.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under NRS 108, a subcontractor must file a mechanic's lien within 90 days of completing their work. March 15 + 90 days = June 13, but counting inclusively (day 1 = March 15), the deadline falls on June 14th. This 90-day window gives subcontractors sufficient time to pursue payment before losing lien rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: May 15th
May 15th would represent only 60 days from March 15th — too short. Nevada's NRS 108 grants subcontractors 90 days, not 60, to file a mechanic's lien after completing their work.
Option C: July 14th
July 14th would be 120 days from March 15th, exceeding the statutory 90-day window. Filing after the 90-day deadline under NRS 108 forfeits all lien rights, making this option dangerously late.
Option D: April 15th
April 15th is only 30 days from March 15th. While acting quickly is good practice, NRS 108 sets the deadline at 90 days — there is no legal requirement to file this early, and picking this answer suggests confusion with a 30-day notice requirement.
Memory Technique
Think '90 days = 3 months minus a day.' March 15 + 3 months = June 15, minus 1 day = June 14. Or remember: 'Ninety days to save your pay — miss it and it floats away.'
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