I filed a mechanics lien last July against a client who did not finish paying their bill.Do I need to refile every year or is this a one and done deal?
In Indiana, you must file suit to foreclose the lien within one year of recordation (unless a credit is given, which also must be filed within the year). That one-year time may be shortened if the owner provides you with a written notice demanding that the claimant foreclose the lien within 30 days. In your case, hopefully, you have not already gone past the one year mark and you can still file an action to foreclose. I would recommend you contact a real estate attorney immediately.
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