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Kentucky Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Kentucky requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.

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Kentucky is High Risk for Suppliers

Kentucky is High Risk for Suppliers Kentucky has strict deadlines. Always calculate your specific deadline based on your last furnishing date.

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	6 months from last furnishing	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	12 months from lien filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 12-month enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Notice to Owner within 75 days of last furnishing (≤ $1,000) Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

6 months from last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

12 months from lien filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Many suppliers fail to send the required preliminary notice early in the project, invalidating their future lien rights.

Waiting too long to file. The deadline is strict and often does not extend for weekends or holidays.

Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

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