Mississippi Lien Laws

In the state of Mississippi, there are numerous statutes within the state code regarding construction liens and other protections for laborers, suppliers, contractors, and others involved in the construction industry. Being aware of these state-specific lien law schedules, including the potential statute of limitations is essential to ensuring all financial rights are preserved.

Primary Contractors in Mississippi

Primary contractors working within Mississippi are not required to issue preliminary notice to project owners in the state. Claim of lien actions in the form of a lawsuit to enforce the lien must happen no more than one (1) year after the debt of the lien became due. All liens are inoperable until office of chancery clerk makes appropriate notation of notice of construction liens in county books.

Sub Contractors in Mississippi

Sub contractors in the state of Mississippi are not required to offer preliminary lien notice to owners before or shortly after commencing work on a given improvement. In the state of Mississippi, the only sub contractors with rights to make claims on liens are those with direct relationship in writing to owner. All suits filed to make claims on liens must happen no more than one (1) year after the date that payment is owed to lienor. Notice of construction in the office of chancery clerk is required before liens are effective.

Materials Suppliers in Mississippi

Materials suppliers in the state of Mississippi are not legally required to file any form of preliminary lien notice to owners, prime contractors, or sub contractors. Any materials supplier seeking to enforce a lien through a civil suit must file the suit no later than twelve (12) months after the date that payment was owed and not remitted. As with sub contractors, only material suppliers with direct, expressly written relationship with owner are eligible for right to claims on lien. Additionally, liens are not deemed official until notation is made in the notice of construction liens book.