Michigan Lien Waiver Guide
Michigan requires statutory lien waiver forms. Non-compliant waivers may be void and unenforceable.
Key Information
Waiver Type
Statutory
Filing Deadline
90 days from last furnishing labor or materials
Notice Requirements
Subcontractors and suppliers must provide a sworn statement and notice of furnishing within 20 days of first furnishing.
Key Statutes
Mich. Comp. Laws §570.1101 et seq.; §570.1115 (waiver forms)
Waiver Types in Michigan
Conditional Waiver on Progress PaymentRequired
Waives lien rights for a specific progress payment, but only upon actual receipt of payment. Protects the claimant if the check bounces or payment fails.
Unconditional Waiver on Progress PaymentRequired
Immediately and unconditionally waives lien rights for a specific progress payment amount, regardless of whether payment has actually been received.
Conditional Waiver on Final PaymentRequired
Waives all lien rights upon receipt of the final payment. The waiver is conditioned on actual receipt of the specified final payment amount.
Unconditional Waiver on Final PaymentRequired
Immediately and unconditionally waives all lien rights. This is the most comprehensive waiver and should only be signed after final payment is confirmed in your account.
Michigan Lien Waiver Rules
Michigan's Construction Lien Act provides statutory waiver forms. While both statutory and non-statutory forms may be used, statutory forms provide maximum protection. The sworn statement requirement is unique to Michigan and must be complied with for lien rights. Waivers must be properly notarized in some cases.
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