Kentucky

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

On claims amounting to less than $1,000, the owner must be notified within 75 days after the last material or labor was furnished; or within 120 days for claims exceeding $1,000.

CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Claimant need only state intention to hold the property liable and the amount for which the lien will be claimed. KRS § 376.010(3).

WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS

Cessation of the providing of labor or materials by Claimant.

TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN

For both direct contractors and others, a lien must be recorded within 6 months after cessation of Claimant’s providing of labor or materials.

TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN

Within 12 months of the recording of the lien statement or statement SHALL be deemed dissolved. KRS § 376.090(1).

FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT

not applicable.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=39141