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Puerto Rico Private Time Frames


Step 1: Notice
  • Rights are limited to Laborers. Before filing the judicial complaint, the workman or employee shall request payment from the owner or grantee of said property, or from his agent or representative, through the Department of Labor and Human Resources, or upon a written notice from the said worker or employee. 
    See Speed Bumps for private bonding requirements.

Step 2: Lien
  • Rights are limited to Laborers. Within 1 year of last furnishing.

Step 3: Foreclosure
  • A judgment upholding the claim shall state that the lien is legally constituted and shall direct payment within the five (5) days following the date on which said judgment becomes final