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Ohio Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Ohio supplier deadlines depend on the property, hiring relationship and notice of commencement. Ordinary lien filing periods are 60 or 75 days after last furnishing; a qualifying oil or gas claim has a separate 120-day period.
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A generic residential or commercial label does not resolve every Ohio deadline. The 60-day filing rule covers one- or two-family dwellings and residential condominium units. Notice of furnishing depends separately on the contracting tier, commencement notice and any qualifying home-construction exception.
Deadline schedule
Ohio Mechanics Lien Deadlines (Updated 2026)
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| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Furnishing | Generally 21 days after first furnishing when required | Applies to qualifying indirect suppliers after a notice of commencement has been recorded. Direct-owner suppliers and qualifying home-construction contracts have exceptions. The recipients depend on the contract chain (§1311.05). |
| Late Commencement Notice | Extended notice period | No furnishing notice is needed for the period before the commencement notice is recorded. Late recording, or failure to serve a requested copy, can extend the notice deadline under §1311.04(I)–(J). |
| Lien Filing — Specified Residential Property | 60 days after last furnishing | Applies to a one- or two-family dwelling or a residential condominium unit (§1311.06(B)(1)). |
| Lien Filing — Other Ordinary Improvements | 75 days after last furnishing | Applies to the residual category, including ordinary nonresidential projects and residential property outside the 60-day category (§1311.06(B)(3)). |
| Oil and Gas Claims | 120 days after last furnishing | Applies to a qualifying §1311.021 claim, with separate eligibility and payment conditions (§1311.06(B)(2)). |
| Owner Copy | Within 30 days after filing | Serve a copy of the recorded affidavit on the owner, part owner or lessee under §1311.07; review its substitute-service procedure if ordinary service fails. |
| Enforcement | Generally 6 years from filing | A notice to commence suit can shorten the period to 60 days after service. Resolve that notice before relying on the general limit (§§1311.13, 1311.11). |
| Statutes | Ohio Revised Code | §1311.05, §1311.06, §1311.04; also §§1311.01, 1311.011, 1311.02, 1311.021, 1311.07, 1311.11 and 1311.13. |
Supplier pitfalls
Common Supplier Mistakes in Ohio
Missing the 21-Day Notice
When notice is required, a late notice generally preserves materials furnished during the 21 days before service and afterward. It does not simply cap the claim at the balance owed when notice arrives. Commencement-notice and service facts can change this analysis (§1311.05(D), (H)).
Late Lien Filing
Select the statutory property category before counting 60, 75 or 120 days. For a qualifying home contract, full owner payment before receipt of the affidavit copy may defeat a lien; partial payments can limit its amount (§1311.011).
Missing Enforcement Deadline
Calendar the general enforcement limit and review any notice to commence suit immediately. Do not assume the ordinary six-year period survives that notice.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When must the lien be filed?
Within 60 days after last furnishing for the specified dwellings and residential condominium units, 75 days for other ordinary improvements, or 120 days for qualifying oil and gas claims. Confirm which statutory category fits the property.
What is the enforcement period?
Generally six years from filing, but a properly served notice to commence suit can require action within 60 days. The lien affidavit, owner-copy service and enforcement are separate steps.
What statutes apply?
Chapter 1311 governs these private claims. Sections 1311.04 and 1311.05 address commencement and furnishing notices; §1311.06 sets filing periods; §1311.011 adds home-contract protections; and §1311.07 requires service of the affidavit copy.
When is the Notice of Furnishing due?
Generally within 21 days after first furnishing for an indirect supplier when a qualifying commencement notice has been recorded and no exception applies. Direct-owner suppliers and qualifying home-construction contracts are treated differently; a late or unserved commencement notice can extend the period.
Important note