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Ohio Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Ohio 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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Ohio is High Risk for Suppliers
Ohio is High Risk for Suppliers Ohio has a strict Notice of Furnishing requirement that must be sent within 21 days of your first furnishing. Failure to provide this notice limits your lien rights to the amount owed at the time the notice is received.
Ohio Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Notice | Notice of Furnishing — within 21 days of first furnishing | Required to preserve full lien rights. |
| Lien Filing | 75 days from last furnishing (non-residential) | For non-residential projects. |
| Enforcement | 6 years from filing | Suit to enforce must be filed within 6 years from filing. |
| Statutes | ORC §1311.01 et seq.; §1311.02; §1311.05; §1311.06; §1311.07; §1311.011; §1311.04 | Relevant statutes. |
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Ohio Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary/Notice Notice of Furnishing — within 21 days of first furnishing Required to preserve full lien rights. Lien Filing 75 days from last furnishing (non-residential) For non-residential projects. Enforcement 6 years from filing Suit to enforce must be filed within 6 years from filing. Statutes ORC §1311.01 et seq.; §1311.02; §1311.05; §1311.06; §1311.07; §1311.011; §1311.04 Relevant statutes.
Missing the 21-Day Notice
Failing to send the Notice of Furnishing within 21 days of first furnishing is a critical error.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed within 75 days from last furnishing for non-residential projects.
Missing Enforcement Deadline
Enforcement must occur within 6 years from filing.
When is the Notice of Furnishing due?
Within 21 days of first furnishing.
When must the lien be filed?
75 days from last furnishing (non-residential).
What is the enforcement period?
6 years from filing.
What statutes apply?
ORC §1311.01 et seq.; §1311.02; §1311.05; §1311.06; §1311.07; §1311.011; §1311.04.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed within 75 days from last furnishing for non-residential projects.
When must the lien be filed?
75 days from last furnishing (non-residential).
What is the enforcement period?
6 years from filing.
What statutes apply?
ORC §1311.01 et seq.; §1311.02; §1311.05; §1311.06; §1311.07; §1311.011; §1311.04.
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