NOTICE TO REAL PROPERTY OWNERS
To satisfy the sum claimed in this claim, your real estate may be sold. Your real estate, on the other hand, cannot be sold until the facts and problems at the heart of this dispute are resolved in a court of law. By law, the lien claimant must file a lawsuit to enforce the claim.
If the claimant fails to commence an action in the Superior Court in the county where the real property is located to establish the lien claim, the claimant forfeits all rights to enforce the lien and is forced to discharge the lien of record:
1. Within one year of the last payment for the work, services, material, or equipment for which the lien claim was filed;
or
2. Within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the owner requiring the claimant to commence an action to establish the lien claim, by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested.
You will receive property notice of the proceeding as well as an opportunity to contest the claim and present your case.
If the court of law enters a judgment against you in favor of the claimant filing this lien claim after you (and/or your contractor or subcontractor) have had the opportunity to oppose the lien claim, and you fail to pay the judgment, your real estate may be sold to settle the judgment.