A Lien On Your House
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.080 — six months to file the lien, and six more to sue
The notice to owner. An original contractor gives the person it contracts with, before receiving any payment, a written notice that the contractor's failure to pay those supplying material or services can result in a mechanic's lien on the property, and that the owner may ask the contractor for lien waivers.
| The step | The statute's answer |
|---|---|
| The stepFiling the lien | The statute's answerWithin six months after the indebtedness accrued, with the clerk of the circuit court |
| The stepSuing to enforce it | The statute's answerWithin six months after filing the lien |
Whether a particular lien is valid, and how to contest or discharge one, are questions for a licensed Missouri attorney.
Sources for this section (3)
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.080 — Lien filed with circuit clerk, when
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.012 — Original contractor to have lien, when; notice to owner
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.170 — Actions commenced in six months
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Missouri attorney.