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Can a prelimary notice of lien be filed on a house in North Carolina that has been sold but not yet closed.

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Bonnie Rollins

We are a subcontractor. We would like to file a preliminary lien notice on a house that has been sold but not closed in North Carolina. If this possible?

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Aaron Lay

Construction Lawyer

Partner at Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin, PLLC

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Jun 16, 2023

If you are within your lien window, you should file the lien prior to closing.

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