Under HRS 507, how many days does a contractor have to file a mechanics lien after the last day of work on a project?
Correct Answer
C) 90 days
HRS 507 provides contractors with 90 days from the last day of work to file a mechanics lien claim in Hawaii.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
HRS 507 gives contractors 90 days from the last day of work (or furnishing materials) to file a mechanics lien in the circuit court of the county where the project is located. Missing this deadline extinguishes the lien right entirely.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 45 days
45 days is not the correct window under HRS 507. It may be confused with pre-lien notice deadlines in other states' mechanics lien statutes.
Option B: 30 days
30 days is insufficient and not stated in HRS 507 for the lien filing deadline. Some contractors confuse this with the notice of claim period.
Option D: 60 days
60 days is a common incorrect answer because it falls between 45 and 90 days. Hawaii specifically provides 90 days, so the 60-day figure is simply wrong for this jurisdiction.
Memory Technique
90 days = 3 months = a full quarter. A contractor in Hawaii has one full business quarter after completing work to file their lien.
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