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South Carolina
S.C. Code Ann. § 29-5-10 et seq.
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
90 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
90 days after completion
Public Bond Threshold
$150,000 for public projects
Overview
South Carolina requires a Notice of Furnishing Labor/Materials within 90 days of last furnishing.
Who Must Send Notice
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
Key Requirements
- 190-day Notice of Furnishing deadline
- 290-day lien filing deadline
- 3Notice to owner by certified mail
- 4Residential and commercial similar rules
Important Notice
South Carolina's notice and filing deadlines both run from last furnishing.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 90
3
Lien Filing
90 days after completion
4
Enforcement
6 months from filing to foreclose