Maine Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment

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About the Maine Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment

Maine Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment
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  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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Mechanic's liens are governed under Title 10, Chapter 603 of the Maine Code. A waiver is a forfeiture or "giving up" of a legal right. In this case, the person granting the waiver is giving up the right to seek a mechanic's lien for all or part of the amount due. This assurance is usually enough to get the other party to pay. The Maine Code does not set out statutory forms for waivers, but according to the principles of contract law, the parties may agree to such modifications in writing.

In general, there are four types of waivers: conditional or unconditional, and referring to a partial or final payment. Conditional waivers become effective when the payment is confirmed (paid) by the bank, and offer more protection for the contractor. Unconditional waivers go into effect immediately, regardless of whether or not the payment is confirmed, and offer more protection for the property owner. Partial, or progress payments relate to specific time frames or completed steps in the project. Final payment waivers apply when the responsible party pays the entire balance due.

A final conditional waiver should be used when the full and final payment is made, but doubts remain about the payment method. For instance, if there are any concerns a final check won't clear the bank, opt for a conditional waiver. The waiver is only effective upon the payment going through within a specified number of days.

Lien waivers identify the parties, the location of the project, relevant dates, and amounts paid. Record the signed, notarized waiver in the local recording office, and deliver a certified copy of the recorded document to the property owner.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from an attorney. Please contact a Maine attorney with any questions about waiving lien rights or anything else with regard to mechanic's liens.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Norma C.

"Great service and process for recording deeds quickly and easily. Also impressed with prompt replies…"

— SUSAN R.

"So easy to download and print. Also the examples are very helpful."

— Brian T.

"Great to find this makes for easy work when you need to secure your ownership of a property!!Thanks …"

— Stephen D.

"Excellent service!"

— Madeleine W.

"I was dubious at first that clicking on Deeds.com would lead to a phoney website to get personal inf…"

Common Uses for Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment

  • Establish priority of a construction lien on a property
  • File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work
  • File a final lien waiver after project completion and payment
  • Document a lien waiver upon receipt of progress payment
  • File a lien to prevent property sale until payment is received

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our conditional lien waiver on final payment forms are specifically formatted for each county in Maine.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.