West Virginia Preliminary Notice FAQs

First, it's worth noting that California is a state that uses project completion, rather than last furnishing date, to set mechanics lien deadlines. CA equipment rental companies will have up to 90 days after completion of the overall project to file their lien claims. More discussion on that here: (1) When is the deadline to file a California Mechanics Lien?; (2) California Mechanics Lien Deadline | When Does the Clock Begin to Tick? ; and (3) Confusing Dates: What’s the Difference Between Date of Last Furnishing and Date of Substantial Completion?

Still, for determining last furnishing in other situations and states: A given project's last furnishing date is tied to when the labor, materials, or equipment were last furnished to the project, not to the relevant contract terms. So, if some equipment comes back early, the deadline should generally still be based on when the equipment was last used at the project site.

The lien is still valid, but if the homeowner was prejudiced by the late delivery of the lien, then the lien can be reduced by the amount of the prejudice . You should consult with an attorney to determine what the next should be under these circumstances.