Under Georgia law, what is the maximum time period a contractor has to file a lien claim after the last work performed?
Correct Answer
A) 90 days
Georgia law requires that a lien claim be filed within 90 days after the completion of work or the last furnishing of materials or services.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Georgia's lien statute (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.1) requires a lien claim to be filed within 90 days after the last date labor or materials were furnished. This 90-day window runs from the last day of work or delivery, not from the contract completion date or when payment was due.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 30 days
30 days is far too short and does not match Georgia's statutory deadline. Some states use a 30-day window for other lien-related notices, which may cause confusion, but Georgia's lien filing deadline is 90 days.
Option C: 120 days
120 days exceeds Georgia's actual 90-day deadline. Missing the 90-day window cannot be cured by filing at 120 days — the lien right is extinguished. This option is designed to catch candidates who overestimate the deadline.
Option D: 60 days
60 days is exactly two-thirds of the correct 90-day period. This distractor is plausible enough to trap candidates who aren't certain of the exact timeframe.
Memory Technique
Think of a '90-day warranty' — in Georgia, your lien right is like a 90-day guarantee that starts the clock from your last day of work. Three months (roughly 90 days) is your window. If you wait a full season, you've lost your right.
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