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A Lien Notice formally tells everyone that someone claims a legal right over specific property or assets in Hong Kong. It's commonly used when a creditor wants to secure payment of a debt by putting a claim on the debtor's property or when contractors seek payment for work done on a building.

This notice gets filed with Hong Kong's Land Registry and creates a public record of the claim. Once registered, it alerts potential buyers or lenders that someone else has a financial interest in the property. Banks and property professionals regularly check for these notices before completing transactions to avoid disputes over ownership rights.

File a Lien Notice when you need to protect your financial interests in Hong Kong property. Common situations include contractors who haven't been paid for construction work, suppliers who delivered materials but haven't received payment, or lenders securing their rights over mortgaged property.

Time matters - file the notice as soon as payment issues arise. For construction projects, submit it within 28 days of completing the work. The notice preserves your right to claim payment and prevents the property owner from selling or refinancing without addressing your claim. It's especially important when dealing with financially unstable clients or large payment amounts.

• Mechanic's Lien Notice: Used by contractors and construction workers to claim unpaid work on buildings or properties
• Supplier's Lien Notice: Filed by material suppliers to secure payment for goods delivered to construction projects
• Bank Lien Notice: Created by financial institutions to secure their interests in mortgaged properties
• Maritime Lien Notice: Applied to ships and vessels for unpaid repairs, supplies, or crew wages
• Storage Lien Notice: Used by warehouses and storage facilities for unpaid storage fees and related charges

• Contractors and Suppliers: File Lien Notices to protect their right to payment for work done or materials supplied
• Property Owners: Must respond to and address liens filed against their properties before selling or refinancing
• Banks and Lenders: Use liens to secure their interests when providing loans or mortgages
• Legal Representatives: Draft and file notices on behalf of clients, ensuring proper registration
• Land Registry Officers: Process and maintain official records of filed Lien Notices
• Property Buyers: Need to check for existing liens before purchasing property

• Property Details: Gather exact property address, lot number, and registration details from Land Registry records
• Claim Information: Document the exact amount owed, dates of work or services, and nature of the debt
• Party Information: Collect full legal names and addresses of both the lien holder and property owner
• Supporting Documents: Prepare contracts, invoices, or work orders proving the debt
• Timeline Check: Confirm you're within legal filing deadlines for your type of lien
• Form Generation: Use our platform to create a legally-compliant Lien Notice with all required elements

• Property Identification: Full legal description and address of the property subject to the lien
• Claim Details: Precise amount claimed, basis of the debt, and dates of work or service
• Party Information: Complete legal names and addresses of lien holder and property owner
• Legal Authority: Reference to relevant Hong Kong laws authorizing the lien
• Declaration Statement: Formal assertion of the lien claim under penalty of perjury
• Execution Block: Date, signature lines, and notary section if required
• Service Details: Method and date of notice delivery to affected parties

A Lien Notice differs significantly from a Lien Waiver in both purpose and effect. While a Lien Notice establishes a claim on property, a Lien Waiver does the opposite - it surrenders those rights, typically in exchange for payment.

• Timing of Use: Lien Notices are filed at the start of a payment dispute, while Lien Waivers come into play after payment is received
• Legal Effect: A Lien Notice creates a security interest in property; a Lien Waiver releases that interest
• Direction of Rights: Notices protect the creditor's interests, while waivers protect the property owner
• Documentation Requirements: Lien Notices need property details and claim amounts; waivers need payment confirmation and release language
• Registration Impact: Notices must be registered with the Land Registry; waivers typically don't require registration