Vermont
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Written notice of claim for labor or material to owner of the land or owner’s agent. 9 V.S.A. § 1921.
CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Written memo signed by claimant asserting the claim, the amount, date payment is due, and description of the land. 9 V.S.A. §§ 1921 and 1923.
WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS
Not applicable.
TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN
The lien shall not continue in force for more than 180 days from the time when payment became due for the last of labor performed or materials provided unless recorded. 9 V.S.A. § 1921 (c).
TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN
Claimant must commence a civil action within 180 days of filing the memo. 9 V.S.A. § 1924.
FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT
Recording of a certified copy of a final judgment in the town clerk’s office within 60 days creates a judgment lien enforceable by foreclosure within 8 years from the date of final judgment. 12 V.S.A. §§ 2901-2904.