Construction Liens in Nebraska
Contents
Overview
Sources
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 52-125 et seq.
Authorized Claimants
A person who furnishes services or materials pursuant to a real estate improvement contract has a construction lien, only to the extent provided in the Nebraska Construction Lien Act, to secure the payment of his or her contract price. (Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-131 (1))
Lien Priority
Priority is established from the date of the property owner filing a Notice of Commencement or, if no such Notice is recorded, the lien attaches at the at the earlier of visible commencement of the improvementor the recording of the lien (N.R.S. 52-137) A construction lien has priority over adverse claims against the real estate as if the construction-lien claimant were a purchaser for value without knowledge who had recorded at the time his or her lien attached. (N.R.S. 52-139(1)
Notices and Registries
Filing Deadlines
A claimant's lien does not attach and may not be enforced unless, after entering into the contract under which the lien arises and not later than one hundred twenty days after his or her final furnishing of services or materials, he or she has recorded a lien. (N.R.S. 52-137 (1)
Enforcement Deadlines
A lien that has become enforceable as provided in sections 52-125 to 52-159 continues enforceable for two years after recording of the lien. (Neb.rev. Stat. 52-140 (1))
