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Yes, you must file a lien within 90 days of the date that work was last performed on a project. Waiting on a certificate of occupancy will assure that you are NOT paid from closing funds from the buyer. File it within your legal time frame.

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Q: Can you file a lien prior to certificate of occupancy?
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