When should an Iowa Mechanics Lien Claim be filed?
For subcontractors and sub-subcontractors, a written notice of intent to file an Iowa mechanics lien must be served on the Owner and construction lender within four months of the last date the lienor provided materials or services to the Project. Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers without a direct contract with the owner must then file a verified statement of lien within four months after the last date the lienor provided materials or services to the Project. Contractors need to file a verified statement of lien within six months after the last date the lienor provided materials or services to the Project. Laborers must file a verified statement of lien within 30 days after the last item of work has been furnished.
