Under Louisiana's Private Works Act, what is the maximum time period a general contractor has to file a lien claim after the completion of work on a private construction project?
Correct Answer
A) 60 days
Under Louisiana's Private Works Act (La. R.S. 9:4801 et seq.), a general contractor must file a lien claim within 60 days after completion of the work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Louisiana's Private Works Act (La. R.S. 9:4801 et seq.) gives a general contractor 60 days from the completion of work to file a lien claim (statement of claim or privilege) against the owner's property. This is the standard deadline for GCs on private projects.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: 90 days
90 days is the lien filing period in some other states (e.g., South Carolina for certain claimants) and is a common distractor. Louisiana's Private Works Act does not provide a 90-day window for general contractors.
Option C: 120 days
120 days is not a period established by Louisiana's Private Works Act for GC lien claims. It may be confused with bond claim periods or federal project timelines.
Option D: 30 days
30 days is too short and does not reflect the Louisiana Private Works Act's 60-day filing requirement for general contractors.
Memory Technique
60 days = 2 months. Picture the GC having exactly 'two calendar flips' after completing work to file their lien in Louisiana. Two months, two pages of the calendar.
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