Unless a lien statement is properly filed and recorded, mechanic's liens cease how long after the last item is furnished?

A mechanic's lien is a legal claim against a property that has been remodeled or improved, ensuring that contractors and suppliers can receive payment for their work. In Minnesota, the law dictates specific timeframes within which a mechanic's lien must be filed and recorded to maintain its validity.

According to Minnesota law, a mechanic's lien must be filed and recorded within 120 days after the last item of work or materials is provided. This timeframe allows contractors and suppliers to secure their rights to payment while also providing property owners with a reasonable amount of time to settle any outstanding debts related to construction or improvements.

Beyond this 120-day period, if a lien statement has not been recorded, the right to enforce the lien effectively ceases, meaning the laws protect property owners from potentially enduring a lien indefinitely without resolution. Therefore, the answer to how long mechanic's liens last without proper filing is indeed 120 days after the last item is furnished.