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Ohio

Ohio Rev. Code § 1311.01 et seq.

Notice Required

Notice Deadline

21 Days

Lien Filing Deadline

60-75 days after completion

Public Bond Threshold

$250,000 for state projects

Overview

Ohio requires a Notice of Furnishing for commercial projects within 21 days. Residential projects have different rules.

Who Must Send Notice
  • Subcontractors
  • Material suppliers
Who Receives Notice
  • Property owner
  • General contractor
  • Lender
Key Requirements
  • 121-day Notice of Furnishing (commercial)
  • 2Residential projects have different requirements
  • 3Notice of Commencement triggers deadlines
  • 4Affidavit procedures for payment
Important Notice

Ohio distinguishes significantly between residential and commercial project requirements.

Timeline Summary
1

First Furnishing

Day 0

2

Notice Deadline

Day 21

3

Lien Filing

60-75 days after completion

4

Enforcement

60 days from affidavit to foreclose

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