Dukes County Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Form

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Dukes County Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Form

Dukes County Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Form

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Dukes County Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Guide

Dukes County Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Guide

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Dukes County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Dukes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Registry of Deeds

Address:
81 Main St / PO Box 5231
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:00

Phone: (508) 627-4025

Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission

Address:
167 Main St / PO Box 2057
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539

Hours:

Phone: (508) 627-7141

Recording Tips for Dukes County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dukes County

Properties in any of these areas use Dukes County forms:

  • Chilmark
  • Cuttyhunk
  • Edgartown
  • Menemsha
  • Oak Bluffs
  • Vineyard Haven
  • West Chop
  • West Tisbury

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dukes County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dukes County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dukes County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dukes County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dukes County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Dukes County?

Recording fees in Dukes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (508) 627-4025 for current fees.

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Massachusetts Subcontractors Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien

The Subcontractor's Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien form is useful for situations where a subcontractor 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.

Important: Your property must be located in Dukes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Subcontractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Dukes County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Dukes County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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