Does West Virginia law require any notice or filing prior to the performance of work?
West Virginia law does not require any notice or filing prior to the performance of the work by a contractor, subcontractor, or materialman furnishing supplies to an owner; materialmen furnishing supplies to contractor or subcontractor; mechanic or laborer working for an owner; or a mechanic or laborer working for a contractor or subcontractor. The lien is created automatically. All parties should thoroughly understand their specific rights and obligations as set forth in the statutes in order to protect their lien rights. W.Va. Code 38-2-1 through 38-2-6. b. What is the time frame for filing a claim of lien? Contractors must perfect and preserve their lien within 100 days from completion of the contract, or last supplying materials or performing work on the project. Subcontractors must perfect and preserve their lien within 100 days from completion of the subcontract, or last supplying materials or performing work on the project. Materialmen furnishing supplies to owner must perfect a
