A document filed when a project is finished that shortens the time remaining for others to file liens.
A notice of completion is a document recorded by the property owner after a construction project is substantially complete that triggers shortened deadlines for subcontractors and suppliers to file mechanic's liens. In California, for example, recording a notice of completion reduces the lien filing deadline for subcontractors from 90 days to 30 days after the notice is recorded. Not all states recognize or require this document.
A California owner records a notice of completion on October 1; subcontractors now have until October 31 (30 days) rather than December 30 (90 days) to file their mechanic's liens.
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