Home>Levelset Community>Legal Help>If I file a mechanics lien does it prevent me from suing later?

If I file a mechanics lien does it prevent me from suing later?

Anonymous Contractor

After filing a mechanics lien, can I later sue?

2 replies

Legal Guard Lawyer

| 7 reviews

Aug 12, 2021

No. In fact the lien expires if you don't sue to enforce it.

0 people found this helpful

Helpful

| 3 reviews

Aug 13, 2021

Filing the mechanic’s lien is the condition precedent to filing suit. The lawsuit would be to foreclose on the lien.

0 people found this helpful

Helpful

Other questions about Mechanics Lien in Iowa

2 answers

1 answer

2 answers