Mechanics Liens in Wyoming

Mechanics Liens in Wyoming

• Governed by Title 29 of the Wyoming Statutes
• Both general contractors and subcontractors have lien rights
• Material men, engineers, architects, and design professionals also have lien rights
• Deadline to file a lien varies depending on the project participant
  • General contractors: 150 days from the date labor or materials were provided or 150 days from project completion (whichever is earlier)
  • Other participants: 120 days from the date labor or materials were provided or 120 days from project completion
• Two preliminary notices required for all project participants:
  • Preliminary Notice of Right to Lien: Must be filed with the property owner
  • Notice of Intent to Lien: Must be sent 20 days before filing a lien
• Failure to submit these notices on time will forfeit lien rights
• General contractors must provide preliminary notices before receiving any payment
• Subcontractors and suppliers have 30 days after first providing labor or materials to submit preliminary notices
• Notice of Intent to Lien must be sent within 20 days of filing the lien
• All preliminary notices must be sent to the property owner via certified mail with return receipt requested
• Priority of liens depends on timing
  • Preexisting mortgages or encumbrances take priority over subsequently filed liens
  • Mechanics liens filed before subsequent mortgages or encumbrances will take priority
• All mechanics liens relate back to the date construction first commenced on the project for timing determinations
• When there are competing mechanics liens, funds are shared if insufficient funds exist

Explore the essential aspects of mechanics liens as governed by Title 29 of the Wyoming Statutes. This quiz covers lien rights for different project participants, deadlines for filing liens, and the importance of preliminary notices. Test your knowledge of the rules affecting general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in Wyoming.