In Georgia, what is the statute of limitations for filing a lien on private property for construction work?
Correct Answer
B) 90 days from last furnishing labor or materials
Georgia lien law requires that liens be filed within 90 days from the last date of furnishing labor, materials, or services to preserve lien rights.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Georgia's lien law (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.1) requires that a claim of lien be filed within 90 days from the last date on which labor, services, or materials were furnished to the project. Missing this 90-day window permanently extinguishes lien rights, making timely filing critical for contractors and suppliers.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 120 days from last furnishing labor or materials
120 days is the lien filing deadline in some other states (notably Florida) but not Georgia. Georgia's window is shorter at 90 days.
Option C: 365 days from last furnishing labor or materials
365 days (one year) is not the correct window for filing a Georgia construction lien. A one-year period would be too long — Georgia requires action within 90 days to preserve the lien right.
Option D: 60 days from last furnishing labor or materials
60 days is shorter than Georgia's 90-day requirement. While some states use a 60-day window, Georgia provides contractors and suppliers 90 days from last furnishing.
Memory Technique
Connect 90 days with Georgia lien law by thinking '90 days = one quarter of the year.' Once your last day of work ends, you have exactly one business quarter to protect your lien rights in Georgia. After that quarter, your right to lien is gone.
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