Michigan Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien
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About the Michigan Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- 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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During the construction process, a property owner (or his or her lessee) may ask the contractor for a mechanic's lien waiver in exchange for a full or partial payment.
Michigan law defines four permissible types of lien waivers. These include: (1) Partial Unconditional Waiver, (2) Partial Conditional Waiver, (3), Full Unconditional Waiver, and (4) Full Conditional Waiver. M.C.L. 570.1115(9).
Use a full unconditional waiver of lien when the claimant receives full payment for his or her contract from the owner, lessee, or designee. M.C.L. 570.1115(2).
A waiver of a lien will be effective when a person makes a payment relying on the waiver, unless at the time the payment was made, the person making the payment had written notice that the payment or consideration for the waiver has failed (i.e., the check bounced at the bank). M.C.L. 570.1115(6).
Lien waiver forms must be in writing and must comply with Michigan law to be valid. Include the names of the contractor and the property owner, and identify the property covered by the recorded lien.
Lien waivers can be confusing and issuing the wrong kind of waiver (or issuing one too early) can result in dire consequences for mechanic's liens. Contact an attorney with questions about waivers or any other issues related to 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
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"The forms were correct and the instructions and Completed sample were very helpful. I filled it out …"
"Process of acquiring an account and submitting a document was VERY easy. Failure was on the Recorder…"
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"Quick and complete. Thanks!"
"Most complete and affordable documents that I was able to locate online. Excellent printed out prese…"
Common Uses for Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien
- Document partial payment received on a construction project
- File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work
- Protect a supplier's right to payment for delivered materials
- Establish priority of a construction lien on a property
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our full unconditional waiver of lien forms are specifically formatted for each county in Michigan.
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.