South Carolina Contractor License Exam — All Questions
2 questions
Under South Carolina's mechanic's lien law, a contractor or supplier must serve and file the statement of the lien within how many days after last furnishing labor or materials?
- a.30 days
- b.90 days✓
- c.45 days
- d.One year
A South Carolina mechanic's lien statement must be served and filed within 90 days after the claimant last furnishes labor or materials to the project. Missing the 90-day window generally forfeits the lien.S.C. Code §29-5-90 (time to file the lien)
After a South Carolina mechanic's lien is filed, a suit to enforce (foreclose) it must generally be commenced within what period?
- a.Ten years
- b.30 days
- c.There is no deadline once the lien is filed
- d.Six months from the last furnishing of labor or materials✓
In South Carolina, a suit to enforce a mechanic's lien must be commenced within six months of the last furnishing of labor or materials. If suit is not filed in time, the lien dissolves and the claimant is left with ordinary contract remedies.S.C. Code §29-5-120 (time to commence enforcement suit)