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Colorado
C.R.S. § 38-22-101 et seq.
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
10 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
4 months after completion
Public Bond Threshold
$150,000 for public projects
Overview
Colorado requires a Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement be sent at least 10 days before filing the actual lien. This is different from most states' preliminary notice requirements.
Who Must Send Notice
- All lien claimants
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
- General contractor
Key Requirements
- 1Notice of Intent required 10 days before lien filing
- 2Lien must be filed within 4 months of completion
- 3Trust fund statutes protect subcontractors
- 4Principal must post bond to release lien
Important Notice
Colorado's 'Notice of Intent' is sent before filing the lien, not at the start of work like most preliminary notices.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 10
3
Lien Filing
4 months after completion
4
Enforcement
6 months from filing to enforce