I finished my work less than 6 months ago, I still haven't gotten paid. I did NOT file a pre lien. Can I still file a lien?
If you are interested in filing a mechanics lien in Utah, if you filed a notice of completion you must file the lien within 90 days of sending that notice. If you did not file a notice of completion you have 180 days from completion of the work to file a mechanics lien. Once you file the mechanics lien, you will have 180 days to enforce the lien filed. To be more specific, the time period in which a mechanic's lien may be filed in Utah depends on the type of lien to be filed. Any party claiming a Pre-Construction Lien for pre-construction services must file a Pre-Construction Lien within 90 days after the completion of their furnishing of pre-construction services. Any party claiming a construction lien for construction work performed on a project must file a Notice of Completion Lien within 90 days after the date on which a Notice of Completion is filed, or within 180 days of the completion of the original contract if a Notice of Completion is not filed as previously stated.