Michigan Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien
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About the Michigan Partial 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 lien waiver in exchange for a full or partial payment.
Michigan 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 partial unconditional waiver of lien when the claimant receives an agreed-upon payment for his or her contract from the owner, lessee, or designee. M.C.L. 570.1115(3). This partial payment may be a scheduled disbursement, be tied to a progress point in the improvement process, or another circumstance as set out in the original contract.
A waiver under this section takes effect when a person makes 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 and dates covered by the recorded lien.
Lien waivers can be confusing, and issuing the wrong type of waiver (or issuing one too early) can lead to dire consequences for construction liens. Contact an attorney with questions about waivers or any other issues related to liens in Michigan.
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
"very good forms and easy to print and read. I need a notary form from a different state. We are both…"
"Very simple to use. The \'completed examples\' are very helpful."
"This is so much easier than going downtown to file paperwork! Thanks deeds.com!"
"Holy cow. I was told by several people that getting a deed recorded would take 7-10 days. So I thoug…"
"Fast,quick and easy to work with. Not confusing."
Common Uses for Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien
- Protect payment rights for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work
- Protect your right to payment for home improvement work
- Protect subcontractor payment rights on a building project
- Provide notice of intent to file a lien for unpaid work
- File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work
- Protect a contractor's right to payment for work performed
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our partial 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.