A subcontractor completes work on March 15th but is not paid by the general contractor. Under Georgia lien law, what is the latest date the subcontractor can file a lien claim?
Correct Answer
D) June 13th
Georgia allows 90 days from the completion of work to file a lien claim. From March 15th, 90 days later would be June 13th.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Georgia's lien statute provides subcontractors 90 days from completion of work to file a lien. Counting 90 days from March 15th: 16 remaining days in March + 30 in April + 31 in May + 13 in June = 90 days total, landing on June 13th. This deadline is firm — missing it forfeits lien rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: July 14th
July 14th is 121 days after March 15th — far beyond the 90-day statutory window. There is no provision in Georgia law that extends the lien filing period to four months.
Option B: May 14th
May 14th is only 60 days from March 15th. While some states use a 60-day lien period, Georgia's statute grants 90 days. Selecting this option reflects knowledge of a different state's rules.
Option C: April 14th
April 14th is only 30 days after March 15th — half the correct deadline. This may result from confusing the lien filing period with a notice or demand letter requirement, or from applying a 30-day rule from another context.
Memory Technique
Remember: GA lien = 90 days from completion. To count from March 15: days left in March = 31 - 15 = 16; April = 30 (total 46); May = 31 (total 77); need 13 more in June → June 13.
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