Bill > H3721

This bill amends Chapter 254 of Massachusetts law to address liens on certain construction contracts. The key provisions are as follows: 1. If a person claiming a lien has no direct contractual relationship with the property owner, the lien amount is limited to the amount due or to become due under the original contract, unless the person provides written notice of identification to the owner within 30 days of starting work. This notice informs the owner of the lien rights and allows the owner to pay the subcontractor directly and deduct the amount from the contract price. 2. The bill creates a new section requiring contractors who contract with subcontractors or material suppliers to include a notice in the contract with the property owner informing them of the subcontractor's lien rights. This notice allows the owner to pay the subcontractors directly or withhold amounts due to the contractor until 90 days after completion, unless the contractor provides lien waivers.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3721