Mississippi § 85-7-517 - When lien claim release or satisfaction to be filed; extinguishment on certain conditions.

§ 85-7-517. When lien claim release or satisfaction to be filed; extinguishment on certain conditions.

If a notice of lien has been filed with the chancery clerk and the claim has been paid in full or in part, or if a condition occurs that would preclude the lien claimant from receiving compensation, in whole or in part, under the terms of the written agreement for broker services on which the lien is based, the lien claimant shall promptly, and in no event more than thirty (30) days after a properly served written demand of the owner, lienee, or other authorized agent, file with the chancery clerk and serve upon the owner(s) of record a written release, partial release or satisfaction of the lien. If a lien claimant fails to file a suit to enforce the lien within the time prescribed by this article or fails to file an answer in a pending suit to enforce a lien within thirty (30) days after a properly served written demand of the owner, lienee, or other authorized agent, the lien shall be extinguished. Service of the demand shall be by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service under the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended from time to time. The claimant shall promptly file proof of properly served written demand with the chancery clerk. The provisions of this section shall not extend to any other deadline provided by law for the filing of any pleadings or for the foreclosure of any lien governed by this article.