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West Virginia Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

West Virginia 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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West Virginia is High Risk for Suppliers

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

West Virginia Lien Deadlines

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	100 days from last furnishing	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	6 months from filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 6-month enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in West Virginia

1. Preliminary Notice

Not specified Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

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

3. Enforcement Deadline

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

Failing to track the 100-day filing window

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

Filing the lien after 100 days

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

Missing the 6-month enforcement deadline

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

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