Construction Lien Act amended

Public Act 367 of 2018, effective December 12, 2018, now provides for persons providing professional services to a construction project may record a notice and claim a lien.  Professional services includes, but is not limited to "programming, planning, surveying, site investigation, analysis, assessment, design, preparation of drawings and specifications, and construction administration services.”  

If the design professional has entered into a written contract with the owner or the owner’s agent, the professional may record a notice with the register of deeds; the notice is valid for one year.  Professional subcontractors may also record a notice if the subcontractor’s engagement has been approved in writing by the owner or the owner’s agent.

The requirements regarding the recording of a construction lien remain in effect.

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