Lien in Connecticut
State-specific overview · Property & Real Estate
Connecticut requires mechanic's lien claimants to file within 90 days and serve notice on the property owner.
How Connecticut treats Lien
Contractors must file a mechanic's lien in the town clerk's office within 90 days of last providing labor or materials. Connecticut law requires the claimant to serve a copy of the lien on the property owner within the same 90-day window. Liens are enforceable against the property and survive most transfers if properly filed and served. The lien secures payment for work, materials, or services provided to improve the real property.
The general definition of Lien
A legal claim against property to secure payment of a debt or obligation.
A lien gives someone the right to hold or sell another person's property if a debt isn't paid. For instance, a mechanic who fixes your car might place a lien on it, meaning you can't sell or transfer the car until you pay the repair bill. The person holding the lien doesn't own the property, but they have a legal interest in it that must be satisfied before the owner can freely sell it.
Read the full Lien entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.