Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act 497, what is the maximum time period to file a construction lien after the last day of work performed?
Correct Answer
B) 90 days
Michigan's Construction Lien Act 497 requires construction liens to be filed within 90 days after the last day of work performed on the project.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The correct answer is B (90 days). Michigan's Construction Lien Act 497 establishes a 90-day deadline from the contractor's last day of work on the project to record a construction lien with the county register of deeds. Missing this deadline results in the loss of lien rights.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 60 days
60 days is incorrect. While 60 days is a common lien deadline in some other states, Michigan's statute specifically provides a 90-day window. Selecting 60 days reflects a common cross-state confusion.
Option C: 180 days
180 days is incorrect. Six months is not the Michigan lien filing deadline. While 180 days may appear in other legal contexts (such as bond claim deadlines on public projects), it is not the standard lien filing window under Act 497.
Option D: 120 days
120 days is incorrect. One hundred twenty days is not the deadline under Michigan's Construction Lien Act. This figure may be confused with other construction-related deadlines or with lien deadlines in other jurisdictions.
Memory Technique
Use the phrase '90 days or no pay.' Once work ends, you have 90 days to record your lien or forfeit your rights in Michigan. Think of it as a 3-month window — one full quarter.
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