Vermont mechanics lien deadlines for contractors
A plain-English summary of how a contractor, subcontractor or supplier protects payment with a mechanics lien in Vermont. Last checked 2026-10-05. This is general information, not legal advice. Verify with your attorney before you rely on any deadline.
The rules at a glance
- Who: contractors; subs/suppliers who give notice (9 VSA 1921)
- NTO: subs/suppliers written notice to owner, no day count; lien limited to unpaid contract price. NOC: none
- Claim: memorandum with town clerk; lapses 180 days after last payment due (1921, 1923). Foreclosure: 180 days of filing (1924)
- Waiver forms: none; advance waivers unenforceable. Residential: homesteads covered (1927)
Source and last verified
Official source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/09/051. Last verified 2026-10-05. Deadlines often differ for residential and commercial projects and change when the law changes. Verify with your attorney.
How BossHours helps
BossHours loads state rules into the app and shows a verify-with-your-attorney note beside each one, so notices and waivers are prepared from your job records. It does not give legal advice.
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