New Hampshire Mechanics Lien and Petition Form

You are correct - even if you were hired by someone other than the owner, the mechanics lien gets filed against the project property. Mechanics lien rights arise against the property that's improved, not against any specific individual or business. Levelset discusses some mechanics lien basics in further detail, here: How Do Mechanics Liens Work? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid. For more New Hampshire mechanics lien specifics: New Hampshire Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs.

Contractors, subs, and suppliers can file a mechanics lien for work done in another state, regardless of where they're located. Note, though, that New Hampshire mechanics liens are unique - in order to establish a mechanics lien claim for a New Hampshire project, a lawsuit must generally be filed. So, hiring a New Hampshire construction attorney is wise, if not necessary, when a lien will be filed there. If you do intend to file a lien, one of these attorneys should be able to help: Find a New Hampshire Construction Lawyer. Also, note that the deadline to file a New Hampshire mechanics lien is generally 120 calendar days after last furnishing labor or materials to the project. So, if a few months have passed, it'd be wise to get that ball rolling sooner than later. Still, regardless of lien availability, other claims may be on the table - like breach of contract. And, sending the debt to collections could be yet another way to secure payment. For further discussion on New Hampshire's mechanics lien requirements: New Hampshire Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs.

A New Hampshire mechanics lien won't automatically generate interest all by itself, but that doesn't mean you won't be responsible for interest on late payments. If the contract calls for interest, then interest should be paid and will legally be required. Further, if the dispute is litigated, then it's absolutely possible that the court might award interest to the contractor. Finally, if you're negotiating with your contractor for the release of the lien, it's certainly possible that they'll demand interest on what they're owed. That makes a lot of sense, too - as a general rule of thumb, late payments draw interest, and a court could force you to pay interest if things came to that. So it's a logical ask, and it's probably something owners should consider paying when they're on the wrong end of a mechanics lien dispute. Until there's a judgment on the matter, though - everything's negotiable. And, it's up to you to decide whether you want to push back against claims for interest. Consulting a New Hampshire construction attorney should help determine the validity of the contractor's claims and they can also help guide negotiations. As a final note, this resource should be useful to you: A Mechanics Lien Was Filed on My Property – What Do I Do Now?