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Louisiana Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Louisiana 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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Louisiana is High Risk for Suppliers

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

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	60 days from substantial completion (if no Notice of Contract)	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	1 year after filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 1-year enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Notice of Nonpayment within 75 days of the last day of each month of furnishing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

60 days from substantial completion (if no Notice of Contract) Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

1 year after 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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