I have a lien on a residential property the customer filed a contest of lien. What do I have to do now and how long do I have to do it before the lien is no longer any good? Can I file a suit in small claims court?
Once you receive a notice of lien contest, you have 60 days to bring an action on your claim. This is a much shortened period from the normal deadline of 365 days after the date the lien was recorded.
I would recommend filing a Complaint to recover your debt and establish your lien in either State or Superior Court, not Magistrate (small claims) Court.