How to Put a Lien on a House in CT
Liens are holds attached to a property's legal records to ensure the payment of debts owed by the owner of that property. Homeowners in Connecticut can find themselves with liens related to unpaid bills for work performed on the property, unpaid taxes or court judgments, such as unpaid child support.
Contractors, architects and anyone who has performed work on the property has a right to put a lien on a house in CT. It's a process you can do yourself with the right paperwork.
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Instructions
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File a certificate of mechanic's lien. The certificate must be filed with the town clerk with jurisdiction over the property. According to Connecticut law, a mechanic's lien must include: a description of the house, the amount of the lien, names of those against whom the lien is being filed, the dates the services or materials were provided and the amount due from the homeowners.
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Serve notice to each property owner involved. Provide a copy of the lien within 30 days of filing because the act of filing the lien itself is not considered serving notice.
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File a lawsuit to foreclose within one year of filing the lien if you still have not been paid. Connecticut law strictly adheres to a one-year deadline. Once a year has passed, you lose all rights to foreclosing on the property.
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