A Lien On Your House
Idaho Code § 45-507 and Idaho Code § 45-510 — a claim within ninety days, and a suit within six months
Ninety days. A person claiming a lien for work or materials files a claim with the county recorder within ninety days after completing the work or furnishing the materials, verified by oath, stating the amount, the owner, who hired the claimant, and the property.
A copy of the claim is served on the owner personally or by certified mail within five business days after it is filed.
Six months. A lien binds the property no longer than six months after the claim is filed unless a suit to enforce it is started within that time, or a payment or extension of credit is endorsed on the record.
Who may claim a lien and its priority are set out in the chapter. A particular lien is a question for a licensed Idaho attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Idaho Code § 45-507 — Claim of lien
- Idaho Code § 45-510 — Duration of lien
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.