Colorado Mechanic's Lien Guide

Must be served 10 days before filing a lien. If there are not 10 days between the request to serve the Intent to Lien and the 4 month lien deadline, there are NO lien rights available. Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement includes: -Job site address and legal description including parcel number -Claimant name and address -Name and address of the party claimant contracted with -Owner and reputed owner name and address -Amount owed to date An "Extending Time to File Lien Statement" may be combined with the Intent to Lien to extend the lien deadline from 4 months from the claimant's last day on the job to 4 months from the project completion. Notice must be served per CRS 38-22-109 to owners, general contractor, and it is best to send to other interested parties.

Must be filed within 4 months of last work of claimant AND 10 days after the Notice of Intent to Lien was served. If a project is completed on January 15, the last day to file the lien is May 15. Beware of completion dates that end on the 31st of the month. File by the 30th of the 4th month. Mechanic's lien statement includes: -Name and address of lien claimant -Owner or reputed owner names and addresses -Address and legal description of the project -Lien claim amount -Affidavits of service of the Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement -Copy of the Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement served to owner and general contractor Enforcement must be initiated within 6 months after completion or last furnishing of services or materials, whichever is later. Mechanic's liens cannot be extended in Colorado.