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    Ohio Mechanics Lien Frequently Asked Questions

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    What is an Ohio mechanics' lien Claim?

    In Ohio, liens filed on private property or on funds relating to a public project are known as Ohio mechanic's liens. When an Ohio mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers the fee simple ownership of property. When an Ohio mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on a publicly or government owned property, it attaches to the fund of money which the public agency has allocated for a project. The reason for this is that you cannot force the sale of publicly owned land (public agencies mean any county, city, town, township, public commission, public board or other municipality authorized by law to make contracts for the making of any public improvement in any city, town, township or other municipality).

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    Who can file an Ohio mechanics' lien Claim?

    Contractors, as well as subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers who have a contract with a general contractor or a subcontractor can file an Ohio mechanics lien.

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    Can an Ohio mechanics lien be filed on Public Projects?

    Yes. Ohio permits the filing of public improvement liens.

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    Are pre-lien notices for an Ohio mechanics' lien Claim required?

    Pre-lien notices are not required for contractors. Subcontractors, including those who contract with or supply to direct subcontractors, should file a Notice of Furnishing within 21 days after their first work in order to preserve their Ohio construction lien rights. The same is true on public improvements.

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    Can you file an Ohio Mechanics' Lien Claim without a pre-lien notice?

    Contractors can file an Ohio mechanics lien claim without a pre-lien notice. Subcontractors can also file an Ohio mechanics lien claim without a preliminary notice, but their mechanics lien rights are limited to the 21 days prior to the filing of the Ohio mechanics lien.

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    When should an Ohio mechanics' lien Claim be filed?

    An Ohio mechanics' liens on private property is perfected by the filing of an affidavit for lien, which must be filed within 75 days from the date on which the last work was performed. A copy of the affidavit must be served on the owner within 30 days after the filing.
    Ohio mechanics' liens with regard to public projects must be filed within 120 days of the last labor, work or materials are furnished.

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    How much does it cost to file an Ohio mechanics' lien Claim?

    LienItNow.com prepares, files and serves Ohio mechanics' liens for a fee of $250.00.

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    Do I need a contract in order to file an Ohio mechanics lien claim?

    Ohio requires that the work be performed pursuant to a contract.

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    How does filing an Ohio mechanics' lien Claim help me get my money?

    On a private project, the Ohio mechanics' lien places an encumbrance on the property that makes it difficult to resell or re-finance the property without first removing the lien. On a public project, the filing of a lien freezes the fund of money that has been allocated for the public project, thus reducing or sometimes even stopping the flow of payments to the offending contractor until the lienor is paid.

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    What is an Ohio Stop Notice and why should it be filed

    LienItNow.com prepares and serves Stop Notices for a fee of $100.00. A Stop Notice is a notification that has the ability to enhance the effectiveness of a mechanic's lien. A Stop Notice, or a notice to withhold funds, is sent to the company that is financing or funding the construction funds for a project. Once that company receives the Stop Notice, that company has notice that it should withhold sufficient money to satisfy the stop notice claim. The purpose of the Stop Notice is to provide the lender, financiers or funders of the construction project notice that there is money owed to a contractor, subcontractor or supplier so that an inquiry can be made as to why that money is not being paid.

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    What is an Ohio Amendment to a mechanics' lien Claim?

    LienItNow.com prepares, files and serves Amendments to mechanics' lien Claims for a fee of $225.00. Amendments to a mechanics' lien claim are often needed when something about the claim changes. Common changes to a lien claim are increases or reductions in the amount due to the lienor, or a change to the last date of work.

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    When should an Ohio Discharge of mechanics' lien claim be filed?

    LienItNow.com prepares, files and serves Ohio Discharges of mechanics' lien Claims for a fee of $75.00. Once the lienor has been paid the amount contained in its lien claim, or has come to an agreement that requires the lien claim to be removed from the property records, a Discharge of mechanics' lien Claim should be filed.

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    How much does it cost to file an Ohio Extension of a mechanics' lien Claim?

    LienItNow.com prepares, files and serves Ohio extensions of mechanics' lien Claims for a fee of $75.00. All lien claims expire after a certain period of time, and filing an extension of the mechanics' lien claim prolongs the expiration date. Not all states allow the filing of extensions of mechanics' lien claims.

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    Can I file a Bond Claim on an Ohio Project?

    LienItNow.com prepares, files and serves Ohio Bond Claims for a fee of $250.00. Bond claims can only be filed on a project where the owner, contractor or subcontractor have obtained a payment bond to ensure that every contractor receives payment for the work performed on the Project. The payment bonds issued by sureties for construction projects have specific timing requirements, but most require claimants to submit claims against the bond within sixty to ninety days from the claimants' last date of work. Bond claims as or more effective than a lien claim because the payment bond acts as a guarantee that payment will be made for work properly completed.

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    Do I need to file a Pre-Notice to make a claim against an Ohio payment bond?

    LienItNow.com prepares, files and serves Ohio Pre-Notices for bond claims for a fee of $50.00.  Depending on the terms of the payment bond, pre-notices may or may not be required.  LienItNow.com recommends that, prior to or immediately after starting work or delivering materials to a project, subcontractors and suppliers, file a pre-notice that it is a potential beneficiary of the construction project's bond.

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