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Mississippi Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Mississippi 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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Mississippi is High Risk for Suppliers

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

Mississippi Lien Deadlines

Deadline TypeTimingDetails
Lien Filing Deadline90 days from last furnishingMust be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline180 days from lien filingLawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 180-day enforcement deadlineFiling a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in Mississippi

1. Preliminary Notice

Within 30 days of first furnishing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

90 days from last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

180 days from lien filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the 30-day Notice

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

Filing the lien after 90 days

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

Missing the 180-day enforcement deadline

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Preliminary Notice

Within 30 days of first furnishing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

90 days from last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

180 days from lien filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the 30-day Notice

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

Filing the lien after 90 days

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

Missing the 180-day enforcement deadline

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

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.