# Construction Lien Agreement
**This Construction Lien Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:**
**1. Property Owner:**
Name: [Property Owner's Full Name]
Address: [Property Owner's Address]
City, State, Zip Code: [City, State, Zip Code]
Email: [Property Owner's Email]
**2. Contractor:**
Name: [Contractor's Full Name or Business Name]
Address: [Contractor's Address]
City, State, Zip Code: [City, State, Zip Code]
Email: [Contractor's Email]
License Number: [Contractor's License Number]
**3. Project Description:**
Description of work to be performed: [Detailed Description of Construction Work]
Project Address: [Address of the Property where the work is to be performed]
City, State, Zip Code: [City, State, Zip Code]
**4. Payment Terms:**
- Total Contract Amount: $[Amount]
- Payment Schedule:
- Initial deposit: $[Amount] due on [Date]
- Progress payments: $[Amount] due on [Dates]
- Final payment: $[Amount] due upon completion and acceptance of the project.
**5. Lien Notice:**
The Contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers of materials shall have the right to file a mechanic's lien against the property if payment is not made according to the terms outlined in this Agreement.
**6. Conditions for Filing a Lien:**
The Contractor may initiate a lien action if:
- Payment is not received as per the schedule outlined in Section 4.
- Payments are in default for [number] days after written notice has been provided to the Property Owner.
**7. Waiver of Lien:**
Upon receipt of each payment, the Contractor agrees to provide a waiver of lien to the Property Owner, indicating that all payments have been received for the work performed up to that point in time.
**8. Governing Law:**
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].
**9. Dispute Resolution:**
In the event of any dispute arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation before seeking other legal remedies.
**10. Entire Agreement:**
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Construction Lien Agreement as of the date first above written.
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**Property Owner**
Signature: ___________________________
Name: [Property Owner's Printed Name]
Date: ___________________
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**Contractor**
Signature: ___________________________
Name: [Contractor's Printed Name]
Title: [Contractor's Title/Position]
Date: ___________________
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**Witness**
Signature: ___________________________
Name: [Witness Name]
Date: ___________________
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**Notary Public**
State of [State], County of [County]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ____________, 20__.
Signature: ___________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: _______________
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**Note:** It's advisable that all parties consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure compliance with state-specific laws and to adapt the contract as needed for their individual circumstances.