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My Texas mechanics lien expired. Am I required to release it, and how do I release it if needed?

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Anonymous General Contractor

I'm a contractor who had to place a lien on 11-8-19 but understand it has expired so how do I release it?

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Levelset Admin at Levelset
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Feb 27, 2020
In Texas, the period of time a mechanics liens remains an enforceable encumbrance on the property depends on the type of property against which the lien is claimed. For all non-residential property, an action to enforce the lien must be initiated by the later of either: 1) 2 years after the last date on which the lien claimant could file his lien, or 2) 1 year after termination, completion, or abandonment or the project. However, for residential property, an action to enforce the lien must be initiated by the later of either 1) 1 year after the last date on which the lien claimant could file his lien, or 2) 1 year after termination, completion, or abandonment of the project. If a lien filed in November was filed timely, which is within either 3 or 4 months from the last month in which the claimant furnished labor or material to the project, it is appears impossible that the lien could be expired, given the timelines above. However, in order to release a lien, a lien release or cancellation document referencing the original lien must be filed in the same recorder's office in which the original lien was filed. Or, the process can be made quick and easy by completing it electronically, here.
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