Massachusetts Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien
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About the Massachusetts Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien
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- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Massachusetts Contractors Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien
The Contractor's Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien form is useful for situations where a contractor seeks a partial payment to waive lien rights up to a specific date.
Lien waivers are used between contractors (also subcontractors and suppliers) and property owners as a quid-pro-quo arrangement between the contractor and owner. The purpose of a waiver is to influence payment from the owner in return for the contractor waiving future mechanic's lien rights.
In Massachusetts, any promise or agreement that bars the filing of a Notice of Contract is void and unenforceable, but that prohibition does not apply to full or partial lien waivers or dissolutions of liens. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 32. Therefore, the parties can use waivers to facilitate payment and ease concerns of hidden liens.
In general, Massachusetts recognizes four types of lien waivers: Partial Waiver by Contractor, Full Conditional Waiver by Contractor, Partial Waiver by Subcontractor, and Full Conditional Waiver by Subcontractor. Id. As their titles suggest, contractors should use a contractor's waiver and subcontractors should use a waiver designated for a subcontractor. Partial lien waivers should be provided upon a partial or progress payment and the waiver only applies to forfeit lien rights according to the terms stated within it.
Lawful waivers identify the parties to the contract, the claimant, the property, the nature of work, relevant dates, payment information, and anything else necessary for clarity or to meet local requirements. The claimant (or authorized representative) must sign the completed waiver in front of a notary, then submit the document to the recording office for the county where the property is located.
Using lien waivers properly can ensure smoother relations between the parties on a construction job and alleviate and feelings of mistrust or concern. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an attorney. Please speak with a Massachusetts attorney if you have any questions about lien waivers or for any other issues concerning mechanic's liens.
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"I got what I expected. Thank you"
"Loved my experience with deeds.com! Easy and simple to fill in the form, plus the extra instructions…"
"Very easy and fast service for legal forms."
"Great way to get forms needed and fill them out then we only need to record them!"
"The website is easy to maneuver and information needed was readily available. Thanks so much!"
Common Uses for Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien
- Protect a supplier's right to payment for delivered materials
- Notify a property owner of unpaid construction debts
- Establish a legal claim against property for unpaid labor
- Protect payment rights for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work
- Provide required pre-lien notice before filing a claim
- Provide notice of intent to file a lien for unpaid work
- File a final lien waiver after project completion and payment
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our contractor partial waiver and subordination of lien forms are specifically formatted for each county in Massachusetts.
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.