Virginia § 43-17 - Limitation on suit to enforce lien
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 43-17 — Limitation on suit to enforce lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-17. Limitation on suit to enforce lien
No suit to enforce any lien perfected under §§ 43-4, 43-5 and 43-7 to 43-10 shall be brought after six months from the time when the memorandum of lien was recorded or after sixty days from the time the building, structure or railroad was completed or the work thereon otherwise terminated, whichever time shall last occur; provided, however, that the filing of a petition to enforce any such lien in any suit wherein such petition may be properly filed shall be regarded as the institution of a suit under this section; and, provided further, that nothing herein shall extend the time within which such lien may be perfected.
Code 1919, § 6433; 1926, p. 43; 1956, c. 399.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 43-17
What does Code of Virginia § 43-17 cover?
Section 43-17 ("Limitation on suit to enforce lien") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 43-17?
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