what is the deadline we have to file a lien as a subcontractor and a primary contractor
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Aug 14, 2019
In New Mexico, the deadline for a prime contractor to file a mechanics lien is 120 days after the completion of the project. For those who were not hired directly by the property owner - like a subcontractor or supplier - the deadline is a mere 90 days after the completion of the project.
For more background on New Mexico's mechanics lien rules, here are some great resources:
(1) New Mexico Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs(2) How to File a New Mexico Mechanics Lien – A Step by Step Guide to Get You Paid