Indiana

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Preliminary notice must be sent to the owner within 30 days from the first furnishing of labor or materials to a project for remodeling work or within 60 days for the original construction of a residence and recorded in the recorder’s office of the county (I.C. § 32-28-3-1(h) and (i)).

CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE

A description of labor or materials that were furnished; and indicate the existence of lien rights. (I.C. § 32-28-3-1(h) and (i)).

WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS

Completion occurs on the last day of performing labor or materials, but may be extended by extra or additional work required to complete contract work or has been requested by the owner.

TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN

A lien must be recorded within 90 days from the last date of performance of labor or furnishing of materials. (I.C. § 32-28-3-3(a)). On residential projects, a lien must be recorded within sixty (60) days from the last date of furnishing labor or materials. (I.C. § 32-28-3-3(b)).

TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN

Lien is void unless an action to enforce is filed in the circuit or superior court of the county where the property is located within one year after the notice of intention to lien was recorded. (I.C. § 32-28-3-6(a)(1) and (b)).

FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT

Not applicable.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2022/ic/titles/032#32-28