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When a lien is contested what action needs to be taken and what is my time line to dos in the state of Georgia?

GeorgiaMechanics Lien

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?

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Aug 6, 2020

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. 

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