Extends the duration of discharged mechanic's liens for three years from the start of a foreclosure action.
This bill amends the lien law to extend the duration of a mechanic's lien that has been discharged by an undertaking for three years from the commencement of a foreclosure action. The extension applies to liens discharged by deposit or order on the filing of an undertaking. The lien may be further extended by court order, in accordance with the law governing extension of a notice of pendency. This change aims to provide a longer period for lienholders to enforce their claims.
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