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\"Subcontractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS Contractor has entered into, or will hereafter enter into, a general construction contract, henceforth \"The Prime Contract\" with [General Contractor], to perform in accordance with various contract documents and specifications certain work prepared by [architect], henceforth \"Architect\", and/or to furnish labor, materials, supplies, labor and/or goods required to construct the following named and described construction project: [Describe], henceforth \"The Project\", located in [address], and WHEREAS Contractor desires to retain Subcontractor to perform certain contract work in accordance with various contract documents and specifications and/or to furnish labor, materials, supplies, labor and/or goods for The Project; NOW THEREFORE Contractor and Subcontractor agree as follows: SUBCONTRACT WORK Subcontractor 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Should said conditions not be met, the subcontract amount shall be modified accordingly. SPECIAL CONDITIONS The Special Conditions to Subcontract are incorporated in this Subcontract as though fully set forth herein. Subcontractor hereby acknowledges receipt of the Special Conditions. 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The Contractor shall perform the Work in a workmanlike manner and in strict accordance with this Agreement. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, and safety precautions or programs, and for supervising, coordinating and performing all of the Work. The Agreement contains the general terms and conditions which will govern all future specifications and scope intended to be issued to and performed by the Contractor with respect to the Project. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Project involves several discrete \"phases\" of Work, and each phase to be performed by the Contractor shall be incorporated into this Agreement by an amendment executed by both Parties. Each amendment shall be consecutively numbered (e.g., Exhibit A1, Exhibit A2) and shall describe and detail: (i) the scope of Work to be performed; (ii) the cost of the Work (as defined in Section 5) and the Contractor's Fee (as defined in Section 4) for the Work to be performed; (iii) any attendant and requisite changes to the Project Schedule, Preliminary Schedule of Values, required completion dates, Liquidated Damages, or fees; and (iv) any other changes to the Agreement terms and conditions necessitated by the particular phase of Work. All Work described and incorporated in any Exhibit A hereto shall be collectively referred to as the \"Work\". The Contractor agrees that [PROJECT MANAGER'S NAME] shall serve as the Project Manager of the Contractor for the Work, and, in that capacity, he shall be responsible for personally managing and administering the performance of the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement, subject to his continuing employment by the Contractor and the needs, staffing and skill requirements of the specific Project stage. The Project Superintendent of the Contractor for the Project will be mutually agreed upon by the Parties. Provided they remain in the employ of or otherwise affiliated with the Contractor, the persons referenced in this section shall not be replaced without the prior written approval of the Owner. The Owner shall have the right to approve persons proposed as replacements for the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. The Owner's approvals under this section shall not unreasonably be withheld. Furthermore, the Contractor agrees that the primary members of the Contractor's Project team will be available to perform the Work on throughout its duration. The Contractor agrees that throughout the Project's duration, the Contractor will have sufficient resources available to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Project Schedule (as defined in Exhibit D). Furthermore, the Contractor represents and warrants that any labor or other agreement it may have with its employees or any entity representing them does not expire prior to the Guaranteed Completion Date [SPECIFY GUARANTEED COMPLETION DATE], provided however, that the Collective Bargaining Agreements governing craft labor required for the performance of the Work do contain wage escalation provisions that may increase wage rates, and, accordingly, the costs of labor over the course of the Project. Copies of these agreements will be made available to the Owner upon request. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contract Documents shall be defined as the following, which are all incorporated herein by this reference: This Agreement. Scope of Work or \"Work,\" including without limitation the Drawings and Specifications listed therein, attached as Exhibit A. Preliminary Schedule of Values, attached as Exhibit B, provided solely as a preliminary estimate of cash flow needs for the Owner. Form of Waivers and Releases, attached as Exhibit C. Project Schedule, attached as Exhibit D. Contractor Rates as of the effective date of Agreement: Craft Rates, Equipment Rates and Fabrication Rates, attached as Exhibit E. Form of Subcontractors' Express Warranties, attached as Exhibit F. In the event of conflicts or inconsistencies between the Contract Documents, this Agreement shall take precedence over the Scope of Work (including without limitation its Drawings and Specifications), the Drawings shall take precedence over the Specifications, and larger-scale detailed Drawings shall take precedence over smaller-scale general Drawings. In the event of any remaining conflicts or inconsistencies between the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall perform the higher quality and the greater quantity of the Work, except as directed in advance of the Work in writing by the Owner to do otherwise. TOTAL PRICE The Owner shall pay the Contractor for the Contractor's performance of its obligations under this Agreement the Cost of the Work (as defined in Section 5) plus the Contractor's Fee (as defined in Section 4). CONTRACTOR'S FEE The Contractor's Fee shall be as specified in Exhibit A (the \"Contractor's Fee\"). The Contractor's Fee shall be compensation for all of the Contractor's costs not included in the Cost of the Work. In the event that change orders and/or added or deleted Work increase or decrease the total Cost of Work over the sum specified in Exhibit A, then the Contractor's Fee shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the formula set forth in Section 10.1.2 for all amounts over or below said threshold. COST OF THE WORK The Cost of the Work shall be limited to costs reasonably incurred by the Contractor in the proper performance of the Work (as further described below), which shall exclude any components supplied by the Owner or others. The Contractor's equipment, labor and supervision shall be billed in accordance with the Contractor's then current rate schedules. (The version effective as of the execution date of this Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit E.) All remaining costs shall be at rates comparable to the standard paid at the place of the Project. The Contractor is directed to employ a [NUMBER OF HOURS]-hour work week and not utilize overtime or premium time rates or incur material or equipment expediting costs, unless the Owner has approved the use of such overtime or premium time or expediting costs in writing in advance. In addition, the Contractor shall keep the Owner regularly apprised of crew sizes and shall provide written monthly reports documenting actual versus estimated man-hours expended in the course of the Work. The Cost of the Work shall include only the items set forth in this Section 5, as follows: Wages of construction workers directly employed by the Contractor to perform the construction of the Work at the site or in Contractor's fabrication facilities. Wages of construction workers directly employed by the Contractor to perform the construction of the Work at locations other than the site, provided that the nature and scope of such off-site Work is approved in writing in advance by the Owner.","Construction Agreement","25","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/video-flow-D13002.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13002.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13002.xml",{"title":106,"description":6},"construction agreement",[108,110],{"label":31,"url":109},"business-legal-agreements",{"label":31,"url":109},"/template/construction-agreement-D13002",{"description":113,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":114,"pages":115,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":116,"thumb":117,"svgFrame":118,"seoMetadata":119,"parents":121,"keywords":120,"url":128},"CHANGE ORDER A Change Order is a document used in project management and construction to record any modifications to the original project scope, timeline, or budget. 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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows: MATERIAL AND LABOR PROVIDED The Contractor agrees to provide all of the material and labor required to perform the following work for: [Describe work to be Performed] as shown by the drawing(s) and described in the specifications prepared by [NAME] and provided by the Owner, which are identified by the signatures of the parties to this agreement and which form a part of this agreement. The Contractor agrees to provide and pay for all materials, tools and equipment required for the prosecution and timely completion of the work. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new and of good quality. In the prosecution of the work, the Contractor shall employ a sufficient number of workers skilled in their trades to suitably perform the work. PAYMENT The Owner hereby agrees to pay the Contractor, for the aforesaid materials and labor, the sum of [AMOUNT], in the following manner: [Describe Method and Timing of Payment] COMPLETION OF THE WORK The Contractor agrees that the various portions of the above-described work shall be completed on or before the following dates: [Insert Dates] and the entire above-described work shall be completed no later than [COMPLETION DATE]. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK All changes and deviations in the work ordered by the Owner must be in writing, the contract sum being increased or decreased accordingly by the Contractor","Agreement Between Owner and Contractor","3",39,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/agreement-between-owner-and-contractor-D142.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/142.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#142.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[139],{"label":18,"url":96},"agreement between owner contractor","/template/agreement-between-owner-and-contractor-D142",{"description":143,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":144,"pages":88,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":145,"thumb":146,"svgFrame":147,"seoMetadata":148,"parents":150,"keywords":149,"url":157},"APPLICATION POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this Application Policy is to establish guidelines for the appropriate use and application of [SOFTWARE], a software program that has been developed and distributed by [COMPANY NAME]. By using this software program, you are agreeing to comply with this Policy. Non-compliance with this Policy may lead to the suspension or termination of your access to the software program and may result in other appropriate actions being taken. It is important to adhere to this Policy to ensure that the software program is being used in a manner that is legal, ethical, and secure. This Policy has been put in place to protect the interests of both the users of the software program and [COMPANY NAME]. If you have any questions regarding this Policy, please contact [CONTACT NAME] at [EMAIL ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER] for clarification. AUTHORISED USERS It is important to ensure that only authorized users have access to [SOFTWARE]. This means that only individuals who have received explicit permission from [COMPANY NAME] are allowed to use the software program. The authorization process is typically managed by [COMPANY NAME] and may involve verifying the identity of the user, checking their credentials, and assessing their need for access to the software program. The authorization process is important because it helps to ensure that [SOFTWARE] is being used in a manner that is consistent with its intended purposes and that users are complying with applicable laws and regulations. It also helps to prevent unauthorized access to the software program, which could result in security breaches or other negative consequences. In order to maintain the security and integrity of [SOFTWARE], it is important that only authorized users have access to the software program. This means that users should not share their login credentials with others, and that they should take steps to ensure that their login information is kept secure. Additionally, [COMPANY NAME] may periodically review the list of authorized users to ensure that access to the software program is limited to those who have a legitimate need for it. ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE SOFTWARE This section outlines the acceptable uses of [SOFTWARE], which is important to ensure that the software program is being used in a legal, ethical, and secure manner. The following uses of [SOFTWARE] are considered acceptable: Use of [SOFTWARE] for the purposes for which it was intended: [SOFTWARE] was developed to serve a specific purpose, or set of purposes, and users are expected to use the software program for these purposes. These purposes could include, but are not limited to, tasks such as data analysis, communication, or document management. Use of [SOFTWARE] for legitimate business purposes: [SOFTWARE] may be used for legitimate business purposes, such as conducting Company operations, research, or other work-related tasks. It is important that users are able to demonstrate that their use of [SOFTWARE] is directly related to their work and is not intended for personal use. Use of [SOFTWARE] to store, process, or transmit data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations: When using [SOFTWARE] to store, process, or transmit data, users must ensure that they are complying with applicable laws and regulations, including data privacy and security laws. 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This free Word download lets you edit the form online, insert project-specific details, and export as PDF for execution at each payment milestone.\n","Use it each time a subcontractor receives a progress payment or final payment on a construction project. General contractors typically require a signed release before releasing funds, and property owners require one before closing out a project or refinancing.\n","Parties and project identification, payment amount and date, description of work covered, waiver and release language, conditional or unconditional election, representations and warranties, governing law, and notarization or witness blocks where required by state or provincial statute.\n",[199,203,207,211,215,219],{"title":200,"use_case":201,"icon_asset_id":202},"General contractors","Collecting lien releases from subs before disbursing progress or final payments","persona-contractor",{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Property owners and developers","Protecting the property title from mechanic's liens before project close-out or sale","persona-real-estate-developer",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Subcontractors and specialty trades","Documenting payment receipt and formally releasing lien 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release covering work performed and paid for through a specific date or draw, while preserving lien rights for future unpaid work.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Final Release","A lien release covering all work performed on a project through completion, extinguishing all remaining lien rights of the signing party.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Claimant","The subcontractor, supplier, or laborer who holds or has the right to file a mechanic's lien against the property.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Through Date","The specific calendar date through which the lien waiver covers work performed — work completed after this date is not released.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Statutory Lien Waiver Form","A prescribed lien waiver form mandated by state law in jurisdictions such as California and Texas — using a non-statutory form in these states can render the waiver void.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Retainage","A percentage of each progress payment — typically 5–10% — withheld by the owner or GC until project completion, which is usually addressed in a separate final lien release.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Bond Claim","A claim against a payment bond posted by the GC or owner on a bonded project, which substitutes for a mechanic's lien on public works projects where property liens are unavailable.",[284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319,324],{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Parties and project identification","Identifies the subcontractor releasing lien rights, the general contractor or owner receiving the release, and the specific project — including property address or legal description.","This Release of Lien is executed by [SUBCONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME] ('Claimant') in favor of [GENERAL CONTRACTOR / OWNER NAME] ('Owner/GC') with respect to the project known as [PROJECT NAME] located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS / LEGAL DESCRIPTION].","Using a trade name instead of the subcontractor's registered legal entity name. A release signed by the wrong entity fails to extinguish the lien rights held by the legal entity that filed or could file the lien.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Payment amount and check or wire reference","Specifies the exact dollar amount being paid in exchange for the release, and references the check number, wire reference, or draw number so the release is tied to a specific transaction.","In consideration of payment in the amount of $[AMOUNT] (Check No. [XXXXXX] / Wire Ref. [XXXXXX] dated [DATE]), the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Claimant agrees to the following release.","Omitting the check number or wire reference. Without a transaction tie-in, a dispute over whether payment was actually made for this specific draw becomes a credibility contest rather than a documentary fact.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Through date and scope of released work","Defines the date through which the release covers work performed and the categories of labor, materials, and services being released — preventing accidental release of future work.","Claimant releases all claims and lien rights for labor performed, materials furnished, and services rendered through [THROUGH DATE] under the subcontract dated [SUBCONTRACT DATE] for [DESCRIPTION OF SCOPE OF WORK].","Using 'all work on the project' without a through date on a progress release. This inadvertently releases lien rights for work not yet performed or paid, leaving the subcontractor with no recourse for future unpaid draws.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Conditional or unconditional election","Clearly states whether the release is conditional (effective only upon payment clearance) or unconditional (effective immediately upon signing) — the most legally significant distinction in a lien waiver.","This release is [CONDITIONAL upon the actual receipt and collection of the payment identified above / UNCONDITIONAL and effective upon execution regardless of payment status].","Signing an unconditional release before the check has cleared. If the check is subsequently dishonored, the subcontractor has already waived their lien rights with no recourse on the property.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Waiver and release of lien rights","The operative clause — the subcontractor formally waives, releases, and relinquishes all mechanic's lien rights, stop notice rights, and bond claims arising from the covered work and payment.","Claimant hereby waives, releases, and relinquishes any and all mechanic's lien rights, materialman's lien rights, stop notice rights, and bond claim rights against the above-referenced property and project, to the extent of the payment and scope described herein.","Omitting stop notice and bond claim rights from the waiver language. On bonded or public projects, lien rights do not apply — but stop notice and bond claim rights do — leaving a gap in the release.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Retention and excluded claims","Expressly carves out retainage not yet due and any disputed claims not covered by the current payment, so the subcontractor does not inadvertently release amounts that have not been paid.","This release does not cover retainage currently withheld in the amount of $[RETAINAGE AMOUNT], nor any claims for [DESCRIBE EXCLUDED DISPUTES OR CHANGE ORDERS], which are expressly reserved.","No carve-out for retainage. If a subcontractor signs a final release before retainage is released, recovering that amount requires a breach-of-contract claim rather than a lien — a significantly weaker position.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Representations and warranties","The subcontractor warrants that they have paid all sub-subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers for the released work — protecting the GC and owner from lower-tier lien claims.","Claimant represents and warrants that all sub-subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers engaged by Claimant for the work covered herein have been paid in full and that no claims for lien exist or will arise from lower-tier parties for the released scope.","No warranty of lower-tier payment. Without it, the GC and owner have no contractual recourse against the subcontractor if a lower-tier supplier files a lien for materials included in the released draw.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Governing law and venue","Specifies which state or province's mechanic's lien statute and contract law governs the release, and where any dispute will be resolved.","This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], and any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved in the courts of [COUNTY / DISTRICT], [STATE].","Choosing a governing law state that differs from the project's location. Mechanic's lien rights are governed by the law of the state where the property is situated — a choice-of-law clause selecting a different state does not override this.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Signature, notarization, and witness block","Execution block for the subcontractor's authorized signatory, including title, date, and — where required by statute — a notarization block or witness signature line.","Executed by: [SUBCONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME] By: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME], Title: [TITLE], Date: [DATE]. State of [STATE], County of [COUNTY]. Subscribed and sworn before me on [DATE]. Notary Public: [NAME], My Commission Expires: [DATE].","Having an unauthorized employee sign the release. Only an officer, member, or person with documented signing authority can bind the entity — a signature by a field superintendent is routinely challenged and may void the release.",[330,335,340,345,350,355,360,365],{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},1,"Confirm the subcontractor's legal entity name","Retrieve the subcontractor's registered business name from their contract, corporate filing, or W-9. Enter this exact name in the Claimant field — not a trade name or DBA.","Cross-check the name on the lien waiver against the name on the subcontract to confirm they match before the subcontractor signs.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},2,"Identify the project and property accurately","Enter the project name, physical address, and — for final releases or where required by statute — the legal description of the property from the title report or deed.","On large developments with multiple parcels, use the legal description rather than the street address to avoid ambiguity about which parcel is being released.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},3,"Choose conditional or unconditional and set the through date","For progress payments where the check has not yet cleared, select conditional. For verified cleared payments, select unconditional. Set the through date to match the last date of work covered by this draw.","Never sign an unconditional release on behalf of a subcontractor before confirming the payment has posted to their bank account — not just that a check was issued.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},4,"Enter the exact payment amount and transaction reference","Record the dollar amount being paid, the check number or wire reference number, and the payment date. This ties the release to a specific transaction and prevents it from being applied to a different payment later.","If the payment includes retainage release, itemize it separately — retainage released versus progress payment — so the amounts are auditable.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},5,"Specify retained amounts and excluded claims","List any retainage still being withheld and any disputes, unapproved change orders, or future work not covered by this payment. These items are expressly reserved and not waived.","Be specific — 'all future claims' is too broad as an exclusion and may be unenforceable. Name the specific disputed change orders by number.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},6,"Obtain the subcontractor's authorized signature","Confirm that the person signing holds the authority to bind the subcontractor entity — an officer, managing member, or someone with a documented power of attorney. Record their title and the date of signing.","For corporate subcontractors, request a copy of a corporate resolution or operating agreement excerpt confirming signing authority if the signatory is not the owner or president.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},7,"Notarize where required by statute","Some states — including Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana — require notarization for a lien waiver to be enforceable. Check the statutory requirements for the project's location before execution.","Even where notarization is not legally required, having the release notarized adds evidentiary weight and deters later challenges to the authenticity of the signature.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},8,"Retain the original and file in the project record","Store the fully executed original in the project file alongside the corresponding pay application and payment documentation. On bonded projects, provide a copy to the surety.","Maintain a lien release log by subcontractor and draw number so you can confirm at project close-out that every sub and supplier has provided a release for every payment.",[371,375,379,383,387,391],{"mistake":372,"why_it_matters":373,"fix":374},"Signing an unconditional release before payment clears","An unconditional release is effective the moment it is signed. If the check bounces or the wire is reversed, the subcontractor has already surrendered their lien rights and must pursue a breach-of-contract claim instead — a slower, costlier remedy.","Use a conditional release form tied to check clearance for any payment not yet confirmed received. Convert to an unconditional release only after verifying the funds have posted.",{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"Using a non-statutory form in a state that mandates one","California (Civil Code §8132–§8138), Texas (Property Code §53.281), and several other states require specific statutory waiver language. Non-compliant forms may be unenforceable, leaving the property exposed to liens despite the signed release.","Before using any template, verify whether the project state mandates a statutory form. If it does, use the prescribed language verbatim and append only non-conflicting additions.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"No carve-out for retainage on a progress release","Without an express retainage exclusion, a broadly worded progress release may be construed as waiving the subcontractor's right to collect the withheld percentage — an amount typically equal to 5–10% of the contract value.","Include a specific retention carve-out: state the dollar amount currently withheld and confirm it is expressly excluded from the current release.",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Wrong entity name on the release","A release signed in the name of a trade name, DBA, or the wrong legal entity does not extinguish the lien rights of the correct legal entity that performed the work — leaving the property still exposed.","Require the subcontractor to provide their exact registered legal entity name before preparing any lien release documents and confirm it matches their subcontract.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"No lower-tier payment warranty","Without a warranty that lower-tier subs and suppliers have been paid, the GC and owner have no direct contractual recourse if a supplier files a lien for materials included in the released draw — the release protects only against claims from the signing party.","Include an express warranty clause in which the subcontractor confirms all lower-tier claimants for the released scope have been paid, and attach a lower-tier lien waiver requirement for significant sub-subcontractors.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Collecting a single final release without per-draw releases","Waiting until project completion to collect one blanket final release leaves the property exposed to liens throughout the project. If a subcontractor becomes insolvent mid-project, earlier payments have no release documentation.","Require a conditional or unconditional progress release with every draw payment, and a final release upon project completion. File each in the project record immediately upon execution.",[396,399,402,405,408,411,414,417,420],{"question":397,"answer":398},"What is a subcontractor release of lien?","A subcontractor release of lien is a legal document in which a subcontractor waives their statutory right to file a mechanic's lien against a property in exchange for payment received for labor, materials, or services. It protects the property owner and general contractor from having a lien encumber the title after payment has been made. Releases can be conditional (effective only upon payment clearance) or unconditional (effective immediately upon signing).\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"What is the difference between a conditional and unconditional lien waiver?","A conditional lien waiver becomes effective only after the specific payment it references has actually cleared the subcontractor's bank. An unconditional waiver takes effect the moment it is signed, regardless of payment status. Subcontractors should avoid signing unconditional waivers until they have confirmed the payment has posted — a dishonored check after an unconditional waiver leaves no lien remedy against the property.\n",{"question":403,"answer":404},"Is a subcontractor required to sign a lien release?","No statute requires a subcontractor to sign a lien waiver as a condition of receiving payment. However, general contractors and owners routinely make it a contractual requirement under the subcontract agreement — and courts generally enforce these provisions. A subcontractor who refuses to provide a release may be in breach of their subcontract and can be withheld payment on that basis.\n",{"question":406,"answer":407},"Can a lien release be used to waive future claims?","Generally, no. A lien release should be limited to work performed through a specific through date and payment amounts identified in the document. Courts in most jurisdictions are reluctant to enforce broad prospective waivers of future lien rights for work not yet performed or paid. Attempting to include broad future-waiver language in a progress release can render the entire document unenforceable in some states.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"Do I need to notarize a subcontractor lien release?","It depends on the state. Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana require notarized lien waivers to be enforceable. Most other US states do not mandate notarization for a waiver to be valid, but notarization adds evidentiary weight and deters later challenges. Always check the mechanic's lien statute of the state where the project is located before finalizing the form.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"What happens if a subcontractor signs a lien release but is not paid?","The consequence depends entirely on whether the release was conditional or unconditional. A conditional release tied to payment clearance remains unenforceable if payment never clears — the subcontractor retains full lien rights. An unconditional release extinguishes lien rights regardless of payment, leaving the subcontractor with only a breach-of-contract claim against the GC or owner, which is slower and more expensive to pursue than a lien.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"Does a lien release also cover lower-tier subcontractors and suppliers?","A lien release signed by a subcontractor releases only that subcontractor's own lien rights — it does not automatically release the rights of their sub-subcontractors, laborers, or material suppliers. To protect against lower-tier claims, general contractors should require the subcontractor to provide a warranty of lower-tier payment and, on larger scopes, collect separate lien releases from significant sub-subcontractors and suppliers.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"What states require a statutory lien waiver form?","California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and Mississippi are among the states that mandate specific statutory lien waiver forms or language. Using a non-compliant form in these states can render the waiver unenforceable, even if signed. Other states allow custom forms so long as they meet minimum content requirements. Always verify the applicable statute for the project's state before using any template.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"How does a lien release differ from a lien release bond?","A lien release — also called a lien waiver — extinguishes the claimant's right to file a lien in the first place. A lien release bond (or discharge bond) is a surety instrument posted after a lien has already been filed, substituting the bond for the lien to clear the property title while the underlying payment dispute is resolved. A lien waiver prevents the lien; a discharge bond removes one that already exists.\n",[424,428,432,436],{"industry":425,"icon_asset_id":426,"specifics":427},"Commercial construction","industry-construction","Progress releases required at each AIA G702 pay application; final releases collected before certificate of substantial completion and retainage disbursement.",{"industry":429,"icon_asset_id":430,"specifics":431},"Residential homebuilding","industry-real-estate","Title companies routinely require lien releases from all subs and suppliers before funding draws from construction loans or issuing title insurance at closing.",{"industry":433,"icon_asset_id":434,"specifics":435},"Infrastructure and public works","industry-government","Mechanic's liens cannot attach to public property; stop notice and payment bond waivers replace lien releases — correct form selection is critical.",{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Real estate development","industry-real-estate-developer","Lenders condition each construction loan draw on delivery of conditional releases from all subcontractors for the prior draw, and unconditional releases before final funding.",[441,444,448,452],{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":442,"summary":443},"D{CONTRACTOR_RELEASE_LIEN_ID}","A contractor release of lien is executed by the general contractor waiving lien rights against the owner, while a subcontractor release is executed by a sub waiving rights against the property. Both documents protect the owner's title but operate at different tiers of the payment chain. On most projects, both are required — the GC release does not cover subcontractor claims.",{"vs":445,"vs_template_id":446,"summary":447},"Mechanic's Lien Form","D{MECHANICS_LIEN_ID}","A mechanic's lien is filed by an unpaid party to encumber the property title and force payment. A subcontractor release of lien is the opposite — it removes or prevents that encumbrance after payment is made. You file a mechanic's lien when payment is refused; you sign a release of lien when payment is received.",{"vs":449,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"Final Lien Waiver","D{FINAL_LIEN_WAIVER_ID}","A progress lien release covers work through a specific draw date while preserving future lien rights. A final lien waiver extinguishes all remaining lien rights for the entire project upon receipt of the last payment including retainage. Use a progress release at each draw and a final waiver only after all amounts — including retainage — have been confirmed received.",{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":453,"summary":454},"subcontractor-agreement-D12606","A subcontract agreement is the governing contract that establishes the scope, price, and payment terms for a subcontractor's work. A release of lien is a transaction-level document executed at each payment to document the waiver of lien rights for amounts paid. The subcontract creates the obligation; the lien release documents its discharge.",{"use_template":456,"template_plus_review":460,"custom_drafted":464},{"best_for":457,"cost":458,"time":459},"Standard domestic subcontractor payments in states without mandatory statutory forms, where the release is conditional and covers a straightforward scope","Free","10–15 minutes per release",{"best_for":461,"cost":462,"time":463},"Projects in California, Texas, or other states with mandatory statutory forms, or releases involving retainage disputes or unapproved change orders","$150–$400 for a construction attorney review","1–2 days",{"best_for":465,"cost":466,"time":467},"Large commercial developments, multi-party disputes, final releases on contracts exceeding $1M, or bonded public works projects","$500–$2,000+","3–7 days",[469,474,479,484],{"code":470,"name":471,"flag_asset_id":472,"note":473},"us","United States","flag-us","Mechanic's lien law is entirely state-governed in the US, with significant variation in form requirements, timing, and enforceability. California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and Mississippi mandate specific statutory waiver forms — non-compliant forms are void. Notice requirements, preliminary lien notice deadlines, and notarization requirements vary by state. Always verify the statute for the project's specific state before using any template.",{"code":475,"name":476,"flag_asset_id":477,"note":478},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Construction lien rights in Canada are governed by provincial legislation — the Construction Act in Ontario, the Builders' Lien Act in British Columbia and Alberta, and equivalent statutes in other provinces. Each province sets its own lien preservation and perfection deadlines. Ontario's 2018 Construction Act reforms introduced prompt payment and adjudication provisions that interact with lien waiver timing. Quebec operates under a distinct legal framework including the legal hypothec on immovables.",{"code":480,"name":481,"flag_asset_id":482,"note":483},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The UK does not have a mechanic's lien regime equivalent to North American practice. Unpaid subcontractors in England, Wales, and Scotland rely on contractual remedies, retention of title clauses, and adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 rather than property liens. A 'release of lien' in the UK context typically refers to releasing a contractual retention or security interest rather than a statutory property encumbrance.",{"code":485,"name":486,"flag_asset_id":487,"note":488},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states do not share a uniform construction lien or charge system. Germany recognizes a contractor's right to demand a security interest (Bauhandwerkersicherheit) under §650f BGB; France provides a privilege du constructeur; the Netherlands has a similar builders' lien. A US-style lien waiver document is generally not applicable in EU jurisdictions — local legal counsel should be engaged for construction payment security in any specific member state.",[490,491,492,493,494,495,496,497,498,499,500,501],"subcontract-agreement-D172","construction-agreement-D13002","change-order-D13613","agreement-between-owner-and-contractor-D142","application-policy-D13439","project-management-template-D12774","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","service-agreement-D12711","invoice-D12538","purchase-order-D1411","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","unilateral-liability-release-D1045",{"emit_how_to":193,"emit_defined_term":193},{"primary_folder":109,"secondary_folder":504,"document_type":505,"industry":506,"business_stage":507,"tags":508,"confidence":513},"transfers-terminations-and-releases","agreement","construction","all-stages",[506,509,510,511,512],"payment","legal","subcontractor","lien-release",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Subcontractor Release of Lien?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Subcontractor Release of Lien\u003C/strong> is a legally binding document in which a subcontractor formally waives their statutory right to file a mechanic's lien against a property, in exchange for payment received for labor performed, materials furnished, or services rendered. Mechanic's lien rights arise automatically under state and provincial construction statutes and give unpaid contractors and suppliers a security interest in the property itself — making a properly executed lien release essential for clearing title and confirming that each payment in a project's payment chain has been received and acknowledged. Releases come in two operative forms: conditional, which takes effect only upon clearance of a specific payment, and unconditional, which is effective immediately upon signing regardless of payment status. This free Word download gives general contractors, property owners, and subcontractors a structured, editable form they can tailor to each draw or final payment and export as PDF for execution.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without signed lien releases at each payment milestone, a property owner or general contractor has no documentary proof that subcontractors have been paid and have surrendered their right to encumber the title. A single unfiled lien claim — even from a subcontractor who was paid — can delay a refinancing, block a sale closing, or trigger a title insurance dispute that stalls a project for months. Construction lenders require executed lien releases as a hard condition before funding each draw; failing to collect them can freeze the entire payment chain. For subcontractors, a properly executed conditional release protects lien rights until payment is confirmed while satisfying the GC's documentation requirements. For general contractors, collecting per-draw releases with lower-tier payment warranties closes the gap between paying a sub and ensuring that sub's suppliers and laborers have also been paid — preventing surprise liens from parties the GC never directly contracted with. This template gives every party in the payment chain the right form to use at the right time.\u003C/p>\n",1781185939793]