North Carolina § 44A-24 - 10. Lien extinguished for lien claimant failing to file suit or answer in pending suit within 30 days after service on owner.
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§ 44A-24. 10. Lien extinguished for lien claimant failing to file suit or answer in pending suit within 30 days after service on owner.
If a lien claimant fails to file a suit to enforce the lien or fails to file an answer in a pending suit to enforce a lien within 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 certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service. The claimant shall file proof of properly served written demand with the clerk of the superior court. 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 Part. History (2011-165, s. 1; 2012-175, s. 12(b).) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2012-175, s. 12(b), effective July 12, 2012, deleted "registered or" preceding "certified mail" in the second sentence.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44A-24 ("10. Lien extinguished for lien claimant failing to file suit or answer in pending suit within 30 days after service on owner.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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