ALERT: Mechanic Lien Law Changes in The Last Frontier: Alaska
On September 15, 2010
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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Before last week, contractors and suppliers in Alaska were required to file a mechanic lien within 90 days from last furnishing labor and/or material to a construction project. Alaska House Bill 253 (read full text), however, was passed into law and became effective on September 8, 2010, extending the period for 30-days.
Therefore, in Alaska, contractors, suppliers and other potential lien claimants must file their mechanic lien within 120-days from last furnishing labor and materials to the jobsite.
According to Rep. Jay Ramras’ (sponsor of bill) website, “The 30-day extension lets contractors, mechanics or material suppliers work with property owners to secure payment or negotiate a reasonable payment, avoiding a severe remedy.”
Zlien’s LienPilot has been updated effective September 8th with the new deadlines.
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About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott is the founder of Zlien, a nationwide mechanics lien and preliminary notice filing service. Zlien publishes the Construction Lien Blog, and has done so since 2007. Scott has been a leading contributor and author on the blog since it's initial publication. Scott is also the founder of Wolfe Law Group, a construction law firm that practices along the West Coast and in Louisiana. He lives in New Orleans, LA, where he was born and raised.
