What is different about the new claim of lien document?
The claim of lien must include two new statements. 1) A statement in 12 point bold font or larger with these exact words: “This claim of lien expires and is void 395 days from the date of filing of the claim of lien if no notice of commencement of lien action is filed in that time period.” 2) A notice that the owner has the right to contest the lien. The law does not specify the size or type of font or exact wording for this notice. Note: The 395 days when the lien “expires and is void” is different from the time period in which a lawsuit must be filed, which is 365 days. Although the new claim of lien must only state that the owner has the right to contest the lien, the right actually extends also to the contractor and to their attorneys and agents.
