| This is a further article on how to determine the | | | | So do not be mistaken as some people by simply |
| exact filing our service date on a pre-lien notice or | | | | going ahead three months and forget that some |
| mechanics lien. In other words, how to count the | | | | months have 28 days, and others 30 or 31. |
| days to perfect your mechanic's lien rights. | | | | February has only 28 days and therefore the |
| You must be mindful of the manner in which you | | | | time would it be extended two days for the last |
| count the days. With very few exceptions, most | | | | month counted. For months having 31 days, it is |
| states base it on the number of days and not | | | | just the opposite: it will shorten the period by one |
| months. For example, there is a big difference | | | | day. |
| between a time limit of 3 months and 90 days. | | | | Note also the importance of when the time first |
| For 3 months you do not count the days and | | | | begins to run. There are two distinct types of |
| simply go forward three months. As an example, | | | | states: 1) the time starts on the overall |
| if the last day of furnishing labor or materials was | | | | completion of the project (namely when the last |
| April 10th, the third month deadline would be July | | | | contractor performed work) or 2) when you last |
| 10. The 90th day would be July 9. And we need | | | | furnished your portion of the work. This provides |
| not tell you how important one day can | | | | a crucial difference-so consult our Time Deadlines |
| be-especially if you end up one day short. | | | | Table or your construction attorney for details. |