Can a property owner upon whom a Mechanic Lien has been recorded in Charleston County dissolve the lien for roofer's failure to have the Lien personally served on the property owner
Yes, a property owner can have a mechanics lien dissolved unless: 1) the lien is served on them or the person in possession within 90 days of the last date of work or 2) you have a Sheriff's affidavit stating neither the owner nor the person in possession can be located.
Service can be accomplished through multiple means in accordance with Rule 4 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. For gated communities, Sheriff's service is always a good option, but they are not typically quick so one needs to be careful with respect to the 90 day limitations period.
Counting forward from the date the roofer last performed work on the property which was Sept 18, 2020 to the date the lein was served by a process server which was December 17, 2020. this date of service is ....91 days......is the lien valid!!!!