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A Lien Notice alerts the public that someone claims a legal right over property or assets in Belgium. It's commonly used when contractors, suppliers, or workers haven't been paid for their services and want to secure their right to payment before the property changes hands.

Under Belgian civil law, filing this notice at the mortgage registry office creates a formal record of the claim and gives the lien holder priority over other creditors. The notice must be filed within 15 days of delivery or work completion to remain valid, and it stays active for six months unless renewed or resolved through payment or legal action.

File a Lien Notice when you've provided work, materials, or services in Belgium but haven't received payment. This legal tool proves especially valuable for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction projects where payment disputes might arise. It helps secure your right to payment before the property changes hands.

Time matters here - you must file within 15 days after completing work or delivering materials. This step becomes crucial if your client shows signs of financial trouble or delays payment. The notice also gives you priority over other creditors and maintains your claim while you pursue payment through normal channels or legal action.

• Mechanic's Lien Notice: Used by contractors and construction professionals to claim unpaid work on buildings or renovations
• General Supplier's Lien: Protects suppliers who delivered materials but haven't received payment
• Preservation Lien Notice: Filed to maintain existing lien rights before they expire
• Maritime Lien Notice: Specific to shipbuilding, repairs, or maritime services
• Professional Services Lien: Used by architects, engineers, and other professionals for unpaid design or consulting work

• Contractors and Suppliers: File Lien Notices to protect their right to payment for work or materials provided
• Property Owners: Must respond to notices and ensure proper payment to avoid property encumbrances
• Legal Representatives: Draft and file notices, ensure compliance with Belgian civil code requirements
• Mortgage Registry Officials: Process and record lien notices in official property records
• Banks and Lenders: Check for existing liens before approving loans or mortgages
• Title Companies: Research and verify lien status during property transactions

• Project Details: Gather exact dates of work completion or material delivery, project location, and specific services provided
• Property Information: Collect accurate property description, address, and mortgage registry details
• Payment Records: Document all unpaid invoices, payment attempts, and outstanding amounts
• Owner Information: Verify current property owner's full legal name and contact details
• Time Constraints: Note the 15-day filing deadline from work completion
• Documentation: Prepare copies of contracts, delivery receipts, and work orders as supporting evidence

• Party Details: Full legal names and addresses of both lien holder and property owner
• Property Description: Detailed legal description and address of the property subject to lien
• Claim Amount: Precise statement of unpaid amount and calculation basis
• Work Description: Specific details of services, materials, or work provided
• Date Information: Work completion date and notice filing date
• Legal Declaration: Statement affirming the validity of the claim under Belgian law
• Signature Block: Claimant's signature with date and official notarization

A Lien Notice differs significantly from a Lien Waiver in both purpose and timing. While both documents relate to construction or supply payment rights, they serve opposite functions in Belgian business transactions.

• Purpose: A Lien Notice establishes a claim for payment, while a Lien Waiver releases payment rights
• Timing: Lien Notices are filed before receiving payment, typically within 15 days of work completion; Lien Waivers are signed after receiving payment
• Legal Effect: Notices create a security interest in the property; Waivers surrender these rights
• Party Control: Notices are filed by unpaid parties; Waivers are usually requested by property owners or general contractors
• Duration: Lien Notices remain active for 6 months; Waivers permanently release rights once signed